Press Kit

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Press Kit

Media resources for journalists, researchers, and publications covering FTRCRP’s work.

Logo & Brand Assets

Usage Guidelines: Logo may be used in editorial coverage. Maintain clear space around logo. Do not modify colors or proportions.

Organization Boilerplate

Short Version (50 words): FTRCRP is an independent security research initiative based in Norway, focused on consumer protection and digital ethics. We investigate scams, analyze industry patterns, and publish practical security guidance. Evidence-first methodology with transparent documentation.

Long Version (100 words): FTRCRP is an independent security research initiative focused on consumer protection and digital ethics in the Nordic digital ecosystem. We investigate fraud, disclosure violations, and emerging threats affecting consumers. Our work includes in-depth investigations, weekly security digests covering Nordic threat intelligence, and practical security guides. We maintain published editorial standards covering sourcing requirements, evidence preservation, and correction policies. FTRCRP also provides ethics-first technology consulting services to educational institutions and SMBs, including AI policy development, GDPR compliance guidance, and security posture reviews.

Key Investigations

CryptoEasily / ITavisen Investigation

  • Status: Active, filed with Forbrukertilsynet
  • Focus: Sponsored content disclosure violations
  • Impact: Documented systematic failures to disclose financial relationships
  • Timeline: December 2025 - January 2026
  • See: Part 1, Part 2

.md TLD Namespace Collision Threat

  • Status: Published advisory
  • Focus: Security vulnerability from Markdown file extension / Moldovan TLD collision
  • See: Advisory

Contact

Media inquiries: HAL0zum@proton.me

For sensitive communications, PGP key available at /pgp/.

Speaking & Commentary

FTRCRP is available for commentary on:

  • Consumer scams and fraud patterns
  • Nordic cybersecurity threat landscape
  • AI ethics and policy in education
  • GDPR compliance for small organizations
  • Security research methodology

Response Time: Typically within 24 hours for media inquiries.

Ethics & Methodology

FTRCRP maintains published editorial standards covering:

  • Evidence requirements and source verification
  • Fair representation and right of reply
  • Transparent methodology and correction policies
  • Public interest focus over private individuals

All investigations undergo evidence preservation via Wayback Machine and local archiving.

Fact-Checking Requests

For journalists fact-checking claims about FTRCRP or our investigations:

  1. Email HAL0zum@proton.me with your deadline
  2. We commit to responding within your timeframe
  3. All corrections are published transparently

Last updated: February 6, 2026