We are still being tracked (‘cookies’) – time for more anonymity? Director of Cyber Security and Technical Surveillance and Counter Measures Gurpreet S. Thathy reviews cookies’ privacy and security implications and the impact on your data. When you send an email, run an online search, or share a photo on social media, you’re invariably leaving …
“Is London dangerous?” “How dangerous is London?” “Is London a safe place to visit?” These are common questions that anyone visiting London for the first time might have. Perhaps you’ve accepted a new job, or you want to visit London as a tourist, the many reports of street crime broadcast in the media can make …
n December 2021, Nationwide Building Society issued a warning over ‘cash trapping’ scam at ATMs and how to spot it. ATM ‘cash trapping’ is one method used by criminals to attack cash machines. The attackers physically insert a device inside the ATM, which traps cash that is allotted by the cash dispenser to the …
As many of you know, Valkyrie are based at 15 Belgrave Square, London. Thomas Cubitt, a master builder, was commissioned in 1824 by Richard Grosvenor, 2nd Marquess of Westminster, to create a great swathe of building in Belgravia centred on Belgrave Square, in what was to become his greatest achievement in London. The son of a Norfolk carpenter, he journeyed to India as …
Here at Valkyrie, I was recently engaged in a Close Protection (CP) operation in London where the client, in the film business, required our services. Before filming, I took him to Borough Market for a spot of shopping. Afterwards, we went to a London park to start filming. There is no current known threat to …
In December last year, a story went viral on Twitter about the Apple AirTag. A lady named Jeana recounted how she discovered an AirTag had been stuck underneath the front passenger wheel well of her car. It’s not confirmed that the AirTag was definitely intended to be used for stalking the woman, but it is a distinct possibility. …
The Female Fraud Forum (FFF) is an association aimed at solicitors, barristers, investigators and accountants who work in financial regulation and the criminal and civil fraud sector. Their purpose is to promote and encourage the advancement of women of all levels of expertise, through shared ideas, knowledge and experiences. The FFF will run both legal and personal development …
Gym Security: For your own security, it is more advisable to visit the gym in your training kit and to leave your valuables at home, but if this isn’t an option, please read the advice in this document. How to Protect Your Belongings While Working Out Gyms are a hive of activity, especially in the …
It’s already been a troubled start to 2022 for the global economy, with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 disrupting a range of industries. In this article, Valkyrie looks ahead to what else might be in store for 2022. Dysfunctional, unstable and vulnerable states: The top security risk for 2022 comes from the rise of dysfunctional, …
Here at Valkyrie, we had a field trip to Slough to meet about our Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) capabilities; or bug sweeping, as it’s better known. Gurpreet, Dave, Mike and I met at the Copthorne Hotel to talk about this exciting part of our business. Dave and I travelled in Dave’s mean machine (pictured) …