Catfishing is when someone creates fake profiles on social media sites to trick people into thinking they are somebody else. It is most common on social media and dating apps like Tinder. They make up life stories and use photographs of unsuspecting victims to create fake identities. Facebook estimates that 16% of its profiles are …
The London Underground Several of our recent posts make reference to the London Underground and personal security when utilising it. However, when advising on security and the tube it’s worth remembering how old the London underground system is. It is the world’s first underground railway which opened in 1863, as a way of reducing street …
Here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, we are always keen to keep on top of the training and inspecting the equipment we use. On Monday, we did some refresher training at our Belgrave Square office on our Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) ‘bug sweeping’ equipment. As can be seen in the picture, David Webb, the Managing Director of Valkyrie, …
A lot of our clients come to VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED with very complex issues. Recently one of our clients had several questions about the legality of phone recording. Here are some of questions clients have asked us and our take on them. As always, depending on jurisdictions, we always advice on getting legal advice alongside …
Yesterday, we were busy with a Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) bug sweeping assignment in central London. The client, a high net worth individual, has recently purchased the property and wanted it swept for devices before moving in. Thanks to Gurpreet Thathy’s height, I didn’t need to get the extendable ladder! If you would like to know more …
Search Order Assistance Here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, the cyber and forensics team have been busy assisting with a Search Order for one of our clients. Going onsite and executing a Search Order is difficult enough as there are many unknowns. However, it is often forgotten how much planning goes into assisting with a Search Order …
High Net Worth (HNW) individuals/families – the insider threat from ‘your inner circle’ Wealthy families are more susceptible than others to fraud, cyberattacks, extortion, or even violent acts. The greatest threat comes from those nearest to us. This is especially true for families who employ individuals within the household and family office or use IT …
Here at Valkyrie, we are often asked about scam texts, telephone calls and emails and how to report them. I have listed some helpful contacts. Suspicious emails Forward the email to report@phishing.gov.uk The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it. Text messages Forward the text message to 7726 – it’s free. This will report the message to your …
Liverpool incident – UPDATE to previous post The prime minister has chaired a Cobra meeting – 2 points to note the incident has been declared as a terrorist incident, the police have confirmed the Joint-Terrorism-Analysis-Centre (JTAC) – have raised the UK’s threat level from substantial too severe Low – an attack is highly unlikely Moderate – an …
This morning, we are in south London with a client who required our Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) services; aka ‘Bug Sweeping’. The client recently had renovation work completed in his house and was a little concerned about the previous builders, who were later sacked by the client. The client contacted Valkyrie, last week and …