Overview: Dale Buckner, Global Guardian CEO, will be presenting a Global & Domestic Threat Brief at the upcoming 'Breakfast Brief/Lunch and Learn' Travel Health Insurance Association (THIA) of Canada event.
Overview: Dale Buckner, Global Guardian CEO, will be presenting a Global & Domestic Threat Brief at the upcoming 'Breakfast Brief/Lunch and Learn' Travel Health Insurance Association (THIA) of Canada event.
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Situation Report
On 30 March 2021, the U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Myanmar ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic personnel and all personnel family members amid escalating violence across the country but particularly in Yangon (Rangoon). At least 500 anti-coup protesters have been killed by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) since the 01 February coup. Expat travelers and residents in Myanmar should consider leaving the country before the situation deteriorates further and exit options become even more limited.
LA Times recent article around the Myanmar anti-coup protests highlights how Global Guardian has been supporting clients on-the-ground, and how CEO Dale Buckner has warned clients the crisis won’t resolve itself anytime soon.
The pandemic has seen a significant shift in crime trends in the United States. Homicides across major cities increased significantly in 2020 and through 2021; however, public mass shootings were effectively paused by the pandemic as schools closed, work places emptied, and public spaces became less crowded.
The volatile environment in Myanmar is paralyzing basic business operations with the financial system and logistic arteries being backed up or blocked. In the Wall Street Journal's recent article, Global Guardian CEO, Dale Buckner, shares how the team at Global Guardian is supporting corporate clients on the ground during these challenging times with the Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. government has moved up its estimate for when every adult in America would have access to a vaccine, up to 01 May from the end of May previously.
Incident: Last week Microsoft and DHS CISA reported that a previously unknown vulnerability in on-premise, self-hosted Microsoft Exchange Servers was being exploited by government sponsored espionage hackers, dubbed Hafnium. The attacks allowed not only inbox access, but offered the ability for attackers to steal mailbox contents.
The rise in crime that has accompanied the global pandemic and economic downturn has meant businesses are increasingly becoming targets for online and physical attacks. Whether from disgruntled former employees or an angry corner of the internet, threats against brands, executives, and employees are on the rise. Online threats, such as cyber-attacks and data breaches, can harm a company’s reputation, expose financial data and confidential information, and even be used to threaten executives.
SITUATION: On 1 February, the Myanmar military seized control of the government, declaring a year-long state of emergency, following a general election in which Ms. Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party won by a landslide.
