Social Engineering & Phishing
Social engineering and phishing exploit human decision-making, trust, and workflow patterns, making context and evidence critical to defense.
Research that gives context to decisions
Groundhog Research Group™ is AnnexVault’s internal applied research and innovation organization. It conducts research in behavioral science, evidence-bound and trustworthy AI, operational intelligence, and decision making under uncertainty, while exploring responsible human-AI collaboration to inform and strengthen AnnexVault technologies such as OSIA, NoeSys, and future platforms.
Its research provides the scientific and engineering foundation for addressing complex intelligence challenges where decisions often rely on incomplete, evolving, or conflicting information.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance applied research that strengthens evidence-governed decision support by connecting behavioral science, evidence-bound and trustworthy AI, operational intelligence, and human-centered innovation to real world mission needs.
Groundhog Research Group conducts applied research that informs the scientific and engineering foundations of AnnexVault technologies. By studying behavioral science, operational environments, decision making under uncertainty, and responsible human-AI collaboration, Groundhog helps shape the evolution of platforms such as OSIA, NoeSys, Anaya’s Flow, and future technologies, while supporting innovation for government, enterprise, and academic communities.
Latest Research Reports
Nation-State Sponsored Attacks
Nation-state cyber activity requires careful analysis of evidence, actors, objectives, and changing geopolitical context.
Malware & Ransomware
Malware and ransomware research helps organizations understand technical evidence, attacker behavior, and operational consequences.