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Following on from our article on 19th January this year, and since the release of Apple’s Bluetooth-based tracking gadget AirTag, there have been several complaints

Over the past weeks/days there has been much said and written about Ukraine and the ‘likely’ Putin invasion, including by us at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED in regards

Identity fraud, or ‘ID theft’, involves the use of a person’s stolen details to commit crime. Many victims never find out exactly how someone got

Another busy week here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED – Several tasking completed including a London based TSCM/bug sweep for a client – the house had recently been

Strong-Customer-Authentication (SCA) rules to be implemented – 14th March Over the coming weeks online shoppers in the UK can expect more identity checks and possibly

Our previous post (2nd Feb) asked the question whether the UK was at risk of Russian cyber-attack over Ukraine support. As the situation in Ukraine

Here at Valkyrie, we occasionally have requests from clients to trace historical records of loved ones.  Be it military records, ancestry enquiries or information about

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL. LOW means an attack is highly unlikely MODERATE means an

This morning, here at Valkyrie, we had the exciting task to brief one of our clients on our TSCM (bug sweeping) capabilities.  The photograph shows

SWIPE LEFT Since our romance fraud post last year, this heart-breaking crime has been trending within the media and is prevalent worldwide.  Following on from

Identity fraud and theft: Identity fraud, or ‘ID theft’, involves the use of a person’s stolen details to commit crime. Many victims never find out

Most of my police career was spent in Special Branch.  The first Special Branch, or Special Irish Branch, as it was then known, was a unit

In my previous life, I was a detective in central London and for a time, I was assigned to the Burglary Squad.  A very traumatic

‘Technology in Investigations’, the first education event of 2022 from the Female Fraud Forum, took place at 6pm, 8 February at Ince Gordon Dadds LLP,

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2022 The 7th-13th February is recognised as Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This annual event is dedicated

Corporate Espionage – signs to look out for It’s a challenge knowing when and how competitors steal secret business information. If you suspect that your

This cheered us up on a wet Friday morning and we thought we’d share it with you!   One of our surveillance teams took this

Corporate Aircraft – Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM):   Aircraft TSCM inspections are designed to assure privacy to aircraft owners and occupants. Whether the aircraft is

Organisations and large businesses across the UK are being urged to boost their defences against potential cyberattacks linked to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The

Security during and after lockdown While on lockdown, businesses and individuals must think about their unoccupied premises and possessions. Now that we are coming out

Travel security: Here at Valkyrie, we have had enquiries about travelling overseas and personal security.  Due to the easing of Covid restrictions, many of our

Catalytic converters are devices fitted to vehicle exhausts to reduce the amount of dangerous gases emitted. They are often targeted by thieves as they contain valuable

Valkyrie are proud to feature within Tempus Magazine.  Please click the link to see our article within issue 77. https://issuu.com/vantagemedialimited/docs/t77_issuu/48  The article features an interview by

We are still being tracked (‘cookies’) – time for more anonymity?  Director of Cyber Security and Technical Surveillance and Counter Measures Gurpreet S. Thathy reviews

“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

n December 2021, Nationwide Building Society issued a warning over ‘cash trapping’ scam at ATMs and how to spot it.   ATM ‘cash trapping’ is

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

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. 

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 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

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,

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

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

What should and shouldn’t you carry in your wallet/purse:   If your wallet/purse gets stolen, whether it’s an inconvenience or a disaster will depend on

Cyber security concerns 2022:   The cyber security landscape is rapidly evolving, and business leaders must adapt to manage these changes effectively. With 2022 upon

Be careful where you locate your door keys when you lock up – in the lock is not a good idea:   A Locksmith Colleague

At our offices at 15 Belgrave Square, we share the building with the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).  When I started working for Valkyrie in

Valkyrie – Close Protection Services Here at Valkyrie, we offer the services of Close Protection Officers (CPOs) or bodyguards as they are commonly known.  After

evenge Porn   Revenge Porn is the sharing of private, sexual materials, either photos or videos, of another person, without their consent and with the

Valkyrie GB Ltd. are delighted to announce an addition to our team, Gurpreet Thathy.   Gurpreet will take up the position of Director of Cyber

Happy New Year from all of us at Valkyrie

On this day (21 Dec) 1988 Pan American Flight 103, a Boeing 747 took off from London Heathrow bound for New York with 243 passengers

With Valkyrie’s roots firmly in the Armed Forces, we are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2019. Currently, we have the Bronze award

We live in a digital world, but sometimes you still need cash, and the easiest way to get money is often from an ATM. They’re

On Friday of last week, Valkyrie were part of a conference and Christmas fun day with other groups within our structure, which was held at

A new National Cyber Strategy has been announced, setting out how we will protect and promote UK interests in rapidly evolving online world. Today (Wednesday

The High Street  – the terrorism risk and management planning As high streets, bars and restaurants become busy again, the UK Counter Terrorism and Metropolitan

What is Physical Penetration Testing:   Physical Penetration Testing (PPT) is a method to test the current security processes and protocols that your company employs

Data breaches and identity theft are on the rise, and the cause is often compromised passwords. After stealing credentials, cybercriminals can use passwords to start

Valkyrie meets The Valkyrie! This week, I went to the English National Opera with a client to see Wagner’s The Valkyrie.  The seeds of a