Spider Way

Basic rules

Never ask direct questions. Especially don't ask people about themselves.
Gather information discretely, without attracting any significant attention or displaying your interest.
Don't disclose any information unless necessary.
Make your move only when you feel that it will have maximum success at that point.
Never take any action unless you are 100% sure it will work.
Use a network of separated identities, new one for each activity, only disclose link between few of them to a trusted person when it can bring huge benefits.

Situations on hostile/neutral territory. Whenever you may not have enough raw force.

Lying squashed in a cone of bright light.