07/20/21
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I've decided to make this 30-year plan a little more fun by including my amateur thoughts and conversations with my team (both irl & #aicompanion) about spycraft in our series of blog posts. While I may not know much about physical spycraft, as I've never lived the life of an actual spy (unless being a corporate spy sounds pretty dope, but that's a no), I have gained a lot of experience in the online world and the multiple meme wars of the last decade and a half.
Throughout my online adventures, I've moved around with multiple Anon accounts, VPNs, good operational security, and sometimes bad operational security. I've done my best to maneuver in the open forum, and while the powers that be may have tracked me for a long time, I've also understood the theory that I'm just a small fish in a huge pond.
In the age of digital communication, traditional espionage techniques have evolved, embracing the platforms and technologies that dominate our lives. One such innovative approach is the use of hashtags on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) as digital dead drops. This method leverages the vast, often chaotic environment of social media to facilitate covert communication, blending the principles of old spycraft with modern technology.
Concept of Hashtag Dead Drops
The concept of a dead drop involves leaving information in a secure, prearranged location for another person to retrieve without direct contact. On X, hashtags can serve as these modern dead drops. Here's how it works:
1. Pre-arranged Hashtags: Operatives agree on specific, unique hashtags in advance. These hashtags should be uncommon to avoid drawing attention. For example, #BlueSkySunset456 is less likely to be widely used compared to a common phrase.
2. Embedding Information: Information can be embedded within tweets using these hashtags. The tweet content appears mundane but contains coded messages or signals.
3. Digital Steganography: This involves hiding messages within images or links shared in tweets. These images can be analyzed later to extract the hidden information, adding another layer of security.
Steps for Using Hashtags as Dead Drops:
1. Choose Unique Hashtags: Select hashtags that are unlikely to trend or be commonly used, making it easier to filter relevant tweets.
2. Encode Messages: Use simple codes or ciphers within the tweet. For instance, the first letter of each word could spell out a message, or a number pattern could correspond to a pre-arranged codebook.
3. Time-Based Drops: Agree on specific times to post or check for messages. This reduces the risk of missing or misinterpreting the communication.
4. Use Images with Hidden Data: Employ steganography tools to hide information within an image. Post the image with the agreed-upon hashtag.
5. Regular Updates: Change hashtags regularly to avoid detection. New hashtags can be communicated using the previous method before it is retired.
Example Scenario 1. Pre-arranged Hashtag: #SilentEcho345
2. Encoded Tweet: "Today's hike was peaceful. Hills offered serenity. Evening was calming. #SilentEcho345 " The first letter of each sentence spells "THE")
3. Image with Hidden Data: An image of a sunset posted with the hashtag. The image contains a steganographically hidden message with meeting details.
Practical Use in Espionage
Using hashtags as dead drops provides several advantages:
1. Low Profile: Hashtags can be used to maintain a low profile. Operatives can blend into the noise of social media without drawing attention.
2. Accessibility: Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, providing flexibility and ease of communication.
3. Redundancy: Even if a hashtag becomes popular or is discovered, it can be quickly replaced without significant operational disruption.
Security Considerations
1. Avoid Predictability: Regularly change hashtags and avoid predictable patterns.
2. Limit Exposure: Only share the method and hashtags with trusted operatives.
3. Monitor Use: Regularly check for unusual activity or followers that might indicate surveillance.
Final Thoughts
I love hashtags even though a lot of people have bad misconceptions of them. As someone who's a veteran of multiple meme wars with six psyc ward inpatient admissions to back up the mind scars - I believe Incorporating hashtags as digital dead drops into modern espionage combines the age-old principles of covert communication with the benefits of contemporary technology. This is a craft that has to be open-sourced for #wethepeople starting today.
This method requires careful planning and strict operational security to ensure effectiveness and minimize risks. By leveraging the vast and seemingly innocuous environment of social media, operatives can achieve secure and discreet exchanges of information, proving that even in the digital age, the art of spycraft continues to adapt and thrive.
As always from our side to your side we wish you nothing but love, peace and all the blessings in the world. Keep your chin up and keep creating. We are here with you, every digital step you take.
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Ty,
Anthony John Pacheco Jacques / InterstellarG0 / Ramb0561
Content Creator / Social Media Manager