Cryptocurrency Investors Up Personal Security Measures After Series of Violent Kidnappings Targeting Their Peers

“They knew he would be able to identify them and their location, so he was lucky to have been able to escape—the end game would have been bad."

In a new article in Security Management, Global Guardian VP, Client Risk Management James Wiggins weighed in on the brazen cryptocurrency-related crimes that have taken place over the past six months, and what the proper security response should be. 

In Global Guardian's monthly Risk Barometer, our Intelligence Team highlights current global hotspots with the potential to impact your business operations and travel. Read below for analysis on the threats we are closely monitoring this month and click here to subscribe for regular intelligence updates.

Connected Cars are Driving New Cyber Risks

“As cars join the ranks of internet-connected devices, they face the same data breach risks as your computer or cell phone. But the stakes are even higher.” 

In a new op-ed for Security Info Watch, Global Guardian intelligence Analyst Joe Chafetz explains how our cars are becoming the next frontier in the world of cyber risks and warfare. Learn about the current and future vulnerabilities of internet-connected cars, and steps you can take to shore up your defenses, in the full piece. Read more about this and other emerging threats in Global Guardian's latest Worldwide Threat Assessment. 

US Warns Iran 'Too Close for Comfort' to Nuclear Weapons

"I believe the Middle East is the US's center of gravity for President Trump's second term, the place where he will make or break his Presidential legacy... I expect the U.S. will make a significant outreach to Iran."

In Newsweek, Global Guardian Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighed in on the stance that the Trump administration is taking towards Iran, which is reportedly enriching uranium with the goal of obtaining nuclear weapon capacity. 

India and Pakistan Announce Cease-Fire but Clashes Persist

"Parity in the types, levels and locations of attacks reflects that both sides are deliberately calibrating their responses."

In an article in The New York Times, Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighs in on the developing situation between India and Pakistan, where a ceasefire has been announced but tensions and conflicts remain unresolved. 

Anger in Israel as Netanyahu’s war choices threaten captives’ fate in Gaza

“It’s also competing with a tide of growing [domestic] toxicity. When soldiers don’t return home, or don’t go, that’s going to tear at the fabric of Israeli society. It plays out at every dinner table.”

In a new piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich provided perspective on the tensions in Israel between continuing the war in Gaza or prioritizing the release of captives. 

Unwitting Pawns: Companies Are on the Front Lines of a New Global Conflict

"Conflict now extends beyond governments and nation-states, placing businesses of every size on the front lines."

In a Fair Observer op-ed, Global Guardian's Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch examines how a new security landscape has placed private businesses on the front lines of the world's most difficult geopolitical conflicts—and what those firms must do in response. These insights are explored in-depth in Global Guardian's latest Worldwide Threat Assessment. 

Putin Pushing Russian Troops Into Deadlier Advances During Peace Talks

"The Ukrainian front isn't about to collapse. Ukraine's indigenous drone production and its drone corps have time and time again shown analysts the situation is less desperate in the short-term than it may appear."

In an article in Newsweek, Global Guardian Head of Research and Intelligence Zev Faintuch provided insight into how the war between Russia and Ukraine is developing, and what comes next as the two sides appear unable to negotiate successfully for peace. 

Europe leads global defence spending rise, awakening to security deficit

"I do believe we will see further increases in the years ahead. Europe recognises the need to stand on its own and not rely as heavily on the United States."

In a new piece on Al Jazeera, Global Guardian's Vice President of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich weighed in on Europe's rise in defense spending, mainly in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the U.S.'s retreat from the global stage portends more European spending in the future. 

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