Being a security researcher nowadays is no easy task, especially as we are no longer dealing with purely technical matters. Todays global security landscape includes several new actors including governments, big companies, criminal gangs and intelligence services. This puts researchers in a difficult situation. How can we minimize these risks? What can we do to avoid leaking information that could put us in an uncomfortable situation in the future? We are hearing reports of researchers facing threats from criminal gangs, or being approached by state intelligence services.”]
Source: https://securelist.com/opsec-for-security-researchers/66911/