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Digital Vulnerability is Not Siloed: OSINT has Entered a New Phase

Digital Vulnerability is Not Siloed: OSINT has Entered a New Phase

Discover how OSINT and AI accelerate the knowledge cycle, enabling data discovery and fabrication. Understand why automation and suppression aren’t enough to manage digital vulnerability and reputatio... ...more

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February 04, 20263 min read

Privacy Awareness Week: Limit Your Digital Exposure

Privacy Awareness Week: Limit Your Digital Exposure

During Privacy Awareness Week, Hetherington Group shares five ways that people can limit their digital exposure through opting out online when PII is requested. ...more

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January 21, 20264 min read

Weaponized Open Sources: AI Viral Hoax with Real Consequences

Weaponized Open Sources: AI Viral Hoax with Real Consequences

Weaponized open sources have real world consequences. This blog discusses the viral AI hoax involving DoorDash and how the spread of misinformation negatively impacted the brand. ...more

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January 09, 20264 min read

Looking Back: Hetherington Group’s Focus on Training and Digital Executive Protection

Looking Back: Hetherington Group’s Focus on Training and Digital Executive Protection

2025 was a year of growth for OSINT training and expanded digital executive protection. Cynthia Hetherington provides a look back at how the market evolved over the last 12 months. ...more

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December 05, 20255 min read

Executive Risk: How Digital Executive Protection Mitigates Exposure

Executive Risk: How Digital Executive Protection Mitigates Exposure

The fear of physical violence is the main reason Executive Protection (EP) teams and Physical Security specialists reach out to Hg. This blog details other 'threats' to high net-worth individuals. ...more

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November 19, 20253 min read

Understanding the Role of Social Media Data in Digital Executive Protection (DEP)

Understanding the Role of Social Media Data in Digital Executive Protection (DEP)

To help protect and achieve a sense of normalcy for executive and high net worth individuals, digital executive protection must include social media data review. ...more

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November 10, 20255 min read

Executive Digital Protection: Beyond Just PII Removal

Executive Digital Protection: Beyond Just PII Removal

Digital Executive Protection must involve more than just PII removal. A full comprehensive approach must include full digital data removal for full protection. ...more

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October 28, 20255 min read

Every C-Suite & Security Team Needs to Invest in PII Removal and Monitoring

Every C-Suite & Security Team Needs to Invest in PII Removal and Monitoring

The weaponization of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is impacting C-suite executives and corporate leaders who are becoming prime targets for digital exploitation ...more

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October 01, 20254 min read

Ask Cynthia: Feeding the Hungry OSINT Mind

Ask Cynthia: Feeding the Hungry OSINT Mind

In this blog post, Cynthia Hetherington discusses the online resources, books and news sites she uses as part of her research understand geopolitical issues for OSINT. ...more

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September 24, 20253 min read

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