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Peter Warmka

Feb 12
3 min

The Story Behind the Story of a CIA Spy

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LinkedIn Networking: Unmasking the Deception

Peter Warmka

Jun 18, 2020
3 min

LinkedIn Networking: Unmasking the Deception

False LinkedIn profiles are often created by criminal groups as well as foreign intelligence services for the purpose of breaching security

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Peter Warmka

Feb 22, 2020
2 min

Fallen Victims: Trade Show Targeting

How a Russian company acquired trade secrets from an unsuspecting marketing representative.

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Peter Warmka

Feb 4, 2020
3 min

Fallen Victims: Spear Phishing the CEO

Hackers target CEO of consultancy firm to breach the security of the Department of Defense.

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Recruited by Headhunter to Commit Espionage

Peter Warmka

Jan 16, 2020
3 min

Recruited by Headhunter to Commit Espionage

How an information technology specialist was recruited by a “headhunter” to commit industrial espionage.

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The Story of How One Young Receptionist Got Vished

Peter Warmka

Dec 17, 2019
3 min

The Story of How One Young Receptionist Got Vished

Christine was so excited to have landed the receptionist job with her employer.

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Peter Warmka

Dec 1, 2019
3 min

Confessions of a Spy

What is of more serious concern is the general apathy of those who believe that they will never fall victim to such security breach attempts

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A Spy’s Daughter’s Take on Online Dating

Christine Warmka

Aug 28, 2019
3 min

A Spy’s Daughter’s Take on Online Dating

My dad taught me more about online dating than anyone ever has. No, he didn't meet my mom on Tinder, but he was a CIA agent.

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Why Most Security Breaches Go Unreported

Peter Warmka

Aug 26, 2019
3 min

Why Most Security Breaches Go Unreported

Most entities would prefer not to report the breach due to reputation risk as well as potential litigation.

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