An Open Letter From HS: The Future of Dark Side Press
What has delayed the publication? What can you look forward to in the coming days? Where is HS?
a note: this was written on an interface without grammar/spell checks or any fancy technology. please excuse any immediate mistakes in the writing; i felt compelled to ship this update as soon as possible.
furthermore, all offensive security information and potentially illicit actions outlined on DSP are strictly to be used for education, “digital self defense” aka front line security, inspiration for innovation or otherwise whitehat and bluehat activity. we at DSP do not submit to the idea that we are “aiding and abetting” as all of this information is publicly available to a certain extent and certain information is redacted to attempt to make these articles less of a threat.
Hello everyone!
I truly hope you’re doing excellent.
I feel I owed my subscribers an update, especially since I have one officially paid subscriber now! A big thanks to Matthew N. for hedging his bets with my writing. You will always have a special place in my heart.
I will keep this short and sweet.
Initially, I came joined Substack and was posting an article no less than every three days. I purposefully picked some easier to write ideas from my topic notes to try and stimulate initial growth; to find my community, you know?
This worked magnificently.
With only 3 articles written, I have amassed more views within under a month than I could have ever expected from a flourishing, newer platform. Truly, thank you so, so much for the support and belief, guys. I am so beyond excited that you all see the vision too and find value in my work.
Continuing on, my interaction rates and overall reach has increased dramatically since applying some basic SEO magic to my articles (which I do plan on writing about for the paid members).
So, what now? Why the sudden hold up? What can we expect from DSP?
I am going to be very raw with you all, my friends.
My current state of mind has been faultering in stability, to say the least. I have had some unfortunate life events happen back to back since beginning this Substack. I will not go in to details, but between multiple very expensive mishaps, psychiatric medication changes, failing relationships and admittedly traumatic events, I have not been able to find the time to write while I prioritize recovery and “the bounce back”.
To celebrate some strides I have been making towards the bigger and better, I intend on releasing a free article within the next 3 days, but instead of just talking about that one specific article, I want to write a small itinerary sort of brick of text to more directly provide an actual outline of what’s to come — not just for the next article, but beyond.
See Below:
Planned articles over the next month (or so):
Next 3 Days:
“Snapchat Executives: Protecting Minors On Our Platform Is ‘Unprofitable’”
An expose on internal leaks of a Snapchat meeting where executives claim that solving the sextortion (against minors) and pedophilia problem on their platform is “not their problem” and “unprofitable”. Delves in to a large lawsuit from a government related entity against Snapchat’s holding company for this.
Following Weeks:
“Fraud Encyclopedia: Genesis”
The first installment of the “Fraud Encyclopedia” series, a deep investigation in to how advanced forms of fraud are committed digitally, on-foot and sometimes, in a hybrid manner. This series will extrapolate on basic topics as simple as “carding”, or using stolen credit card details to purchase goods, services and more online (while delving in to the intricacies like how threat actors bypass security measures and more niche information) all the way to things as complex as outlining EXACTLY how threat actors use AI to bypass KYC measures with ease. “Genesis” will be free, but over three quarters of the “Fraud Encyclopedia” series will be reserved for paid subscribers. “Genesis” exists to clearly the structure for the series planned thus far and will give an introduction in to the culture surrounding modern day fraud.
“One Brick, $500. One Beating, A Little More.”
A one on one interview with a renowned underground kingpin of Violence-for-Hire services. Attempts to explore the psychology, individual history and moral compass of a man who acts as a middleman for brickings, beatings, kidnappings, arson and more. Outlines the service offerings and the service itself and explores some of the real world examples of crime driven by this syndicate — much of which was reported by news outlets. Poses and delves in to the question of, “How dangerous is it that a man with $5,000 who knows your address can send a molotov through your window at any given moment granted you live in the USA, Canada or the UK?”
“Art of the SWAT”
Explores the e-cultural phenomenon of the act of SWATTING, which is making a fake call to police while using someone else’s information to drive the most extreme police or SWAT response to said other’s house or location possible. Discusses the cultural significance of SWATTING in many niche underground internet communities, touches on real examples documented by the mainstream news and outlines EXACTLY how professional “callers” drum up extremely dangerous SWAT responses.
“DOX a Ghost With Ease”
A guide on how to use OSINT, CSINT, social engineering methodologies/tactics and data gathering methods to effectively “DOX”, or compile all of the personal information of someone, with almost scary ease. Learn how to resolve a social security number through a social media profile and much, much more. Explores the legality of DOXXING as well as the moral and ethical quandaries.
“Becoming a Digital Demigod: Your Outline to Controlling Anyone Through a Screen”
This article specifically discusses social engineering and its perfect fusion with live surveillance methods, some very intrusive (installing a remote administration tool on someone’s devices, aka “targeted spreading”) and some not so much (archiving and scraping data, using general OSINT and CSINT tools). This article will have multiple parts as covering the art of social engineering alongside total digital surveillance and explaining how it can be used to bend targets to your will is innately complex.
To close:
As the head creative and creator of DSP, I am enthralled to announce these new projects to you.
I hope you truly become excited about what’s to come; we have so much more to offer than just this!
To close, albeit rather suddenly (but we need to push this out before 12PM), once again, thank you for the resounding support. It means the world to me. I am so glad I have managed to create something that stokes excitement within a community I owe a large part of my success in life to.
I promise to report on things that others fear researching. I WILL go the distance for you, valued reader. I will put my security on the line to keep you informed.
You all have helped me find a new calling.
It is my job now to prove it is no coincidence.
With everlasting gratitude,
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Take care of yourself. hang in there. I look forward to reading more of your topics. 🙏