In the summer of 2021, we moved from 22 South Audley Street to our new offices at 15 Belgrave Square. 22 South Audley Street will always be Valkyrie’s spiritual home. David Stirling founded the Special Air Service during the Second World War in 1941 and he lived in 22 South Audley Street (or 22 SAS) …
Conti Ransomware Ransomware groups such as Conti are targeting high net worth individuals (HNWI) with the intention to disclose personal information in return for money. Recently, Conti have targeted the jewellery firm, Graff, who have Hollywood A-Listers on their books. The cyber criminals have already leaked 69,000 confidential documents on to the so-called …
Stalking/Harassment Harassment is extremely unpleasant and malicious behaviour that causes upset and distress – and it’s something no one should put up with. 80% of victims of stalking are female and the majority of their stalkers are male. Stalkers can be any age. Victims can be stalked for years with the average case lasting …
What is property fraud? Because homes are worth so much and can be sold and used to raise a mortgage, they are often targeted by fraudsters. It was reported in 2019 that in the previous 14 years, there had been 678 property fraud claims made to the Land Registry, with the average cost of property scams …
Our co-founder and CEO, Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM LLB, is passionate about training as highlighted on one of his most recent LinkedIn posts: “I have always believed that the key to successful organisations is their ability to train and prepare people to perform at the highest levels. That is by giving people the skills they …
Romance Fraud Romance scams involve people being duped into sending money to criminals who go to great lengths to gain their trust and convince them that they are in a genuine relationship. They use language to manipulate, persuade and exploit so that requests for money do not raise alarm bells. These requests might be highly …
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) post lockdown The Covid-19 situation (lockdown) has created a variety of security challenges, this includes Privacy and information security. Companies have been forced to scale back on employees, operations, and expenses. Security is likely one of those areas suffering both budget and manpower cuts. Company offices have been left …
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Most people have heard of the ‘dark web’ and the stories of the criminal activity that takes place on it. For the most part, these stories are true. However, there is more to the dark web than drugs, guns, and stolen credit cards. The dark web CAN be dangerous and disturbing for those who are new to …
Returning to work following COVID-19 closures The UK Government’s roadmap for re-opening business sets out when various sectors of business can reopen, and employees return. Office workers should continue to work from home on a temporary basis where possible. Businesses and employees will need to follow detailed safety protocols when they reopen after COVID-19 closures. …
Valkyrie Security advice to protect your business premises during the COVID-19 lockdown As many businesses continue to adapt to working remotely, hundreds of thousands of commercial properties are being left vacant (factories, offices, bars/restaurants, sports and leisure venues). This has led to a warning from the Government and the Police to ensure that all …
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