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When most people hear “critical infrastructure,” they think of airports, grids, or government sites. In practice, some of the most exposed assets are in the private sector. Food plants, logistics hubs, private data centres, even the server rack in a family office. They rarely make headlines until something goes wrong, but when they do, the […]

Published in Life Magazine (Sept 2025, p. 426): a Valkyrie article – ‘The Online Safety Act in plain English’. The piece explains, in straightforward terms, what you’ll notice first—clearer ‘Report’ tools, safer feeds for teens, and stricter age checks, and what those responsible for sites need to do in practice. With Ofcom’s illegal-content duties enforceable […]

Hybrid threats are reshaping the way organisations approach security, as cyber and physical risks increasingly intersect in complex, unpredictable ways. In this International Security Journal feature, Valkyrie explores how integrated leadership, cross-team collaboration, and smart technology adoption can bridge the gap between digital and physical security. The article highlights practical strategies for building resilient systems […]

Valkyrie is pleased to announce that Matthew Newton, our Director of Investigations & Crisis Response, has been named a Recommended Adviser in the Spear’s Security, Intelligence & Investigations Index 2025.  This is Matt’s first listing and reflects both the quality of his work and the trust placed in his expertise.  It follows Valkyrie’s recent ranking […]

Surveillance comes in many forms BUT it might just be the most subtle that turns out to be the most sinister. In fact, the ones tracking you most closely aren’t criminals or governments at all they’re the companies and marketing systems you interact with every day, aiming to predict your next move. Advertisers. Data brokers. […]

Following his appearance on the GAEA AI podcast, where he discussed what it really takes to investigate, protect, and defend in the age of AI, Gurpreet Thathy our Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Counter Measures at Valkyrie (GB) Limited has now contributed to Fraud Intelligence, offering insight into how artificial intelligence is accelerating the […]

While public concern centres on digital surveillance and data breaches, a more insidious threat is emerging in plain sight: the rise of covert spy cameras targeting private spaces. A recent Guardian exposé highlighted how easily hidden devices—disguised as smoke alarms, chargers, or air fresheners—are being placed in homes, Airbnbs, workplaces, and even care environments. The […]

Together with Monan Gozzett, we explored how legal, and security professionals can work in sync to protect clients facing complex, high-risk situations — where privacy, data and reputation are all in play. Thanks to everyone who came along — much appreciated. We hope the discussion was useful and thought-provoking… and if not, hopefully the cake […]

In the June edition of Absolutely magazine (p.135), Valkyrie’s Gurpreet Thathy explores how AI-generated voice cloning is now being actively used by criminals to impersonate trusted contacts and authorise fraudulent payments. With as little as 30 seconds of audio – scraped from a podcast, video clip, or even a voicemail – scammers can replicate someone’s […]

➡️Context. Pattern. Human nuance. All three demand one thing – eyes on the ground. At Valkyrie, we’re best known for delivering discreet, intelligence-led services — from cyber investigations and TSCM to strategic advisory and risk consulting. But increasingly, our clients — from legal teams to private individuals and family offices — are requesting another dimension: […]

Valkyrie are delighted to be taking part in London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025!  On 4th June at 11:00, Valkyrie (GB) Limited and Monan Gozzett LLP will be co-hosting a live session: Protecting Data, Privacy and Reputation: Collaborative Solutions for Complex Legal and Security Risks.  The session will explore how collaboration between law firms, investigative […]

Valkyrie were pleased to be invited by TATLER to contribute to their feature, Growing up online: What Netflix’s Adolescence reveals about digital dangers and what parents can do now, by Annabelle Spranklen. Netflix’s powerful series Adolescence offers a thought-provoking portrayal of the digital risks faced by today’s teenagers. The series has rightly drawn significant attention, […]

Reporting in the media, reportedly from security sources, suggests Chinese intelligence operatives have been placing covert surveillance devices in parks, pubs, and hotels across Westminster. Alleged targets include benches in St James’s Park, political pubs like The Red Lion, and luxury hotels frequented by MPs, advisers, and civil servants. The aim is simple but potent: […]

Valkyrie features in the April edition of Life magazine (London editions), page 342, with our latest article: ‘The Modern Security Landscape – When Cyber and Physical Threats Collide’. Today’s intruders don’t need to break in—they can log in. Security today isn’t about locked doors and alarm codes alone. Increasingly, criminals bypass the physical altogether—exploiting digital […]

Valkyrie was recently approached by a client using WhatsApp for work-related discussions who was concerned about how secure it really is. His concerns followed recent coverage of the UK’s Online Safety Bill and its implications for end-to-end encryption (“E2EE”)—alongside headlines about US officials using Signal during classified decision-making linked to the Yemen conflict. His question […]