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Increased cyber and eavesdropping threats to Yachts and Superyachts Recent industry reporting indicates the Cyber and eavesdropping threats to yachts have increased since COVID. How many different networks are on board your yacht? Are they isolated to stop any access from the guest Wi-Fi to a sensitive network such as the CCTV or navigation? How […]

By Matthew Newton, Director of Investigations and Crisis Response, Valkyrie In recent months owners of @Brompton folding bicycles have become the latest target of violent street crime. There have been several reports of armed gangs attacking owners on busy streets in daylight to steal their bikes. London has the most bicycle thefts. The most stolen […]

Identity cards (ID) often worn around the neck on lanyards are important for security across several industries and settings. In a corporate setting, your ID card keeps your workplace safe and secure, at an event it helps people identify you, and in other work settings it helps people keep track of stock and payments. With […]

On a recent surveillance tasking, we observed some suspicious activity at an address in close proximity to our target. Being an ex-Scotland Yard detective, I recognised some of the signs that a person within the address was possibly a victim of modern slavery. We continued to observe, and my thoughts were cemented when I noticed this individual […]

This week and last, the VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED team have felt like Steve Martin and John Candy (RIP) in the classic 1987 film, ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’. Investigations, TSCM inspections and Cyber investigations have kept the team busy and they have utilised the full range of transport available to fulfil the clients’ requirements both in the UK […]

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 […]

By David Webb, Managing Director, Valkyrie 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, […]

By Gurpreet Thathy, Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Countermeasures, Valkyrie 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 […]

By Gurpreet Thathy, Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Countermeasures, 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, […]

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 […]

By David Webb, Managing Director, Valkyrie 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 […]

By Gurpreet Thathy, Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Countermeasures, Valkyrie 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 […]

By Matthew Newton, Director of Investigations and Crisis Response, Valkyrie 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 […]

By Gurpreet Thathy, Director of Cyber Security and Electronic Countermeasures, Valkyrie 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 […]