Welcome to The Blue Dwarf’s growing collection of published work, original research, thought leadership, and investigative writing at the intersection of open-source intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital safety.

These publications reflect our commitment to ethical insight, public education, and elevating awareness of online risks, especially those affecting vulnerable communities, families, and digital citizens.

Explore our current contributions

Research Paper: Parental Awareness and Teen Online Safety (2025)

An academic study, led by Paula Popovici, investigating how parents understand, approach, and manage their teenagers’ online interactions, with insights into cybersecurity habits, chat activity, and digital threat perception.

An OSINT Case Study: When Rebranding Masks a Disturbing History

In this powerful awareness article, Paula Popovici explores how Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) can be ethically used to protect children and teenagers online. Based on her research and investigative work in digital intelligence and cybersecurity, Paula sheds light on the growing risks children face, and how most adults are unaware of the subtle but dangerous signs hidden in plain sight.