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Florida arrest details a coerced-access robbery of a cryptocurrency holder
Intruders held a victim’s phone to his face, unlocked it and sold his crypto. Device-unlock should not reach everything you hold.


Violent crypto attacks head for a record year as French tax data leaks
Chainalysis counted over $30 million taken by force from crypto holders this year, with home invasions rising sharply and relatives targeted.


Security Plans Go Stale: What the 2026 State of Family Office Estate Security Report Found
Our 2026 research found that family office security plans are rarely absent, but often stale, incomplete and untested. Here is what changes the picture.


Russia’s alleged sabotage plan in Romania began with a camera, not an explosive.
Romania's intelligence service says it disrupted a Russian-coordinated sabotage operation and the Romanian government detained a Russian citizen living in the country. Authorities say the suspect was observed from February 2026 photographing and filming communications centers, Romanian military facilities used by NATO allies, critical infrastructure, and Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft while they were in Romania. The suspect was reportedly tasked by an intermediary over me


When cybercriminals hire burglars: Inside an alleged Russian effort to infiltrate multibillion-dollar US law firms
A man walked into a US law firm pretending to be IT support. Once inside, he spoke Russian into his smart glasses, likely streaming a live view of the office computers to the people who sent him...in real time. CNN reported this week on the Silent Ransom Group. The pattern is the part worth analyzing. When hacking from a distance becomes more difficult or opportunity strikes, bad actors are able to send people directly into the building. Hired cyber criminal hands, inside the


Pentagon Investigates Mystery Drones Flying Over Military Bases
Unidentified drones have been spotted flying over sensitive US military installations and have perplexed US military officials about their origin and purpose. The drone activity lasted more than two weeks and typically began about an hour after sunset. The drones appeared to be approximately 20 feet long and flew at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour at altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 feet. This ongoing investigation highlights the challenges of maintaining security i


Brave New Machines: How are drones changing the security and executive protection landscape?
In today's rapidly changing drone landscape, protecting high-profile, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices presents unprecedented challenges. As drones become more sophisticated and accessible, their potential for malicious use has increased, posing significant risks on land, sea, and air. Over the last three years, we have witnessed the rapid development of new drone capabilities, tactics, and techniques used on the battlefield in Ukraine and in other theatres. Un
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