Artificial intelligence, “Big Data”, robots, the Internet of Things, and blockchain have altered the rules of the game, putting intelligence communities throughout the globe at a crossroads. The proliferation of these technologies, the bulk of which are civilian, might result in data breaches and pose a threat to intelligence agencies. Recent...
While it is critical for companies to take safeguards against external threats, such as hackers, trojans, phishing emails, and ransomware, one key risk that is sometimes overlooked is insider threats, most notably the theft of sensitive information by employees—particularly departing ones. A survey conducted by Haytax, a company specializing in data...
Corporate leaks of classified or sensitive information are prone to occur, ranging from simple human mistakes to full-blown dataset hacks. Companies need to be aware of such risks. A number of research centers specializing in data security found that employee negligence caused major insider data breaches in the last two years. A...
Finding an individual who has gone missing without a trace can be challenging. The situation can be a "needle in a haystack" scenario. The individual may be a key witness in an ongoing investigation, be aware of a pending court case, or simply owe too much money to several people. In...
Based on data from statista.com, the number of mobile phone users in the world in 2021 will reach 7 billion users and is predicted to increase to 7.26 billion in 2022. With a world population of around 7.7 billion people, it can be assumed that almost every person in the...
In an increasingly competitive job market, jobseekers will do whatever they can to stay ahead of their competition and demonstrate that they are competent, legitimate, and desirable to potential employers. This includes fabricating their resumes. Given the prevalence of this phenomenon, employers should not blindly trust resumes and applicant interviews...
Written by Sam Brown and Gini Graham Scott, Private Eyes: What Private Investigators Really Do basically tells how detectives or investigators carry out their daily work. This book was written based on interviews with eight private investigators with different specializations. The interviews include, among other things, what they specialize in,...
A successful investigation is not just about the results, but how it is efficiently and accurately done. Just like any other project, an investigation begins with planning to understand the scope and activities that need to be undertaken. The important component of planning is desktop investigation. In simplest forms, desktop investigation...
There are many types of fraud in insurance, including false claims, forgeries, bogus policies, and the most prevalent, application fraud, which involves giving the insurance company false information when applying for a policy. How the fraud works Application fraud occurs when fraudsters hide their preexisting medical condition with the hope of getting...
Consistency in compliance with relevant standards, such as SOPs and government regulations, should be a top priority for organizations, particularly those that deal directly with customers. There are cases when employees fail to execute services according to the standards without the company's knowledge, consequently jeopardizing client satisfaction and the company’s...
