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Attachment Weaponisation: The Bond Was Never an Accident

Attachment Weaponisation: The Bond Was Never an Accident I never noticed the closeness being built. I just assumed it was love, and assumed what I owed because of it, without either of us ever saying it out loud. Short version: Trauma bonding is usually described as something that happens to you, almost by accident, through unpredictable reward. A 2025 Cambridge study, interviewing eighteen women with sustained attachment to abusive partners, found something sharper underneath that: the closeness itself is often deliberately constructed early on, specifically so it can be exploited later. Researchers call this attachment weaponisation. The unsettling part is that it isn't always obvious while it's happening. It can feel completely organic, right up until you realise how much invisible obligation got built into it along the way. What is attachment weaponisation? A 2025 study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, published in the journal Violence Aga...
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How to Stop Your Phone’s Key Signal Being Interrupted by Burglars Stealing Your Car

Modern cars like Mercedes use keyless entry systems that communicate with your key fob or even your phone to unlock and start the car. Unfortunately, savvy thieves can use signal boosting or relay attacks to intercept these signals and steal your car — even if the key (or phone) is inside your house!


Here’s how to protect yourself:


  1. Use a Faraday pouch or box:
    Keep your key fob or phone inside a Faraday pouch or metal container when you’re not using it. These block the signal and stop thieves from picking it up remotely.
  2. Turn off your phone’s NFC or car key app when not in use:
    Some phones act as car keys via NFC or Bluetooth. Disable these features or turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using them to reduce signal risk.
  3. Keep your keys/phone away from doors and windows:
    Don’t leave your keys or phone near entry points where thieves can amplify the signal from outside your home.
  4. Use additional physical security:
    Steering wheel locks or immobilizers add another layer beyond electronic protection.
  5. Regularly update your car and phone software:
    Manufacturers often release patches that improve security against relay attacks.


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