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Gittany case highlights controlling behaviour in a relationship can have fatal consequences

MARCH 10, 2014 • POST

When Simon Gittany was sentenced to twenty-six years prison for the murder of his fiancé Lisa Harnum, a collective sigh of relief was heard around Australia. Justice was served after we saw prosecutors describe a toxic relationship that turned to tragedy. Harassment Needs to End “Today’s sentencing is bittersweet as this tragic case highlights the […]

5 Cyber Crime Predictions for 2014

MARCH 3, 2014 • POST

What hackers have in store for us this year According to WatchGuard Technologies, 2013 will be remembered as the year of the cyber threat. From the NSA hacking scandal to the massive Adobe Data Breach, high security incidents have reached an all-time high. Because of this we’ve compiled a list of threats that face online […]

CyberBullying and the Death of Charlotte Dawson

FEBRUARY 25, 2014 • POST

Harassment and Depression in a Digital Age Social Media is a great tool that has sparked conversations, enabled learning and diversified the range of people we engage with on a daily basis on a global scale. From Twitter, to Facebook, to WhatsApp and SnapChat, social media has opened doors to forms of communication our […]

The Target Data Breach : Hackers Gain Access to Personal Data of 70 Million

FEBRUARY 6, 2014 • POST

The Importance of Big Security for Big Business When hackers hit the giant U.S retailer Target, over 40 million credit and debit cards were affected. Personal information such as the names and email addresses of 70 million customers were stolen by this devastating security breach. Target was left reeling and their customers were left demanding […]

Australians Searching for “Cyberbullying”

FEBRUARY 3, 2014 • POST

Shocking statistics were recently released that showed Australia had ranked third in the world when it came to Google searches for ‘cyber bullying’. I’ll let that sink in. Third. We Australians have always taken pride in ‘helping a mate out’ and ‘giving someone a go’, so how has something like ‘cyberbullying’ gotten so out of […]

Silk Road & Bitcoin : Five things you should know

JANUARY 26, 2014 • POST

Bitcoin promises a world in which you can buy just about anything in complete secrecy. There are no fees. And no banks. No worries? Well…not exactly. Bitcoin is a digital currency transacted through the Internet by smart phone or computer. It’s a fast way to make purchases directly from person to person without banking or […]

How to protect yourself from a credit card fraud

JANUARY 24, 2014 • POST

All it takes is a click and it’s yours. Clothes, groceries, cars, spas and more. Just about everything can be browsed then bought online with a credit card. But how safe is it really? Let’s take a serious look at credit card security and what you can do to remain safe online. Here are some […]

Our Private Detective Spoke to VICE Magazine About Faking Your Own Death

JANUARY 20, 2014 • POST

Adam Virzi, the operations manager at Lyonswood Private Investigations, recently sat down with VICE magazine to talk about the failure-filled world of faking a death. Whether it’s cashing in on life insurance or escaping debt, there are many reasons someone might want to fake their own death. The problem has always been getting away with […]

How Do Private Investigators Use Social Media to Crack a Case?

JANUARY 16, 2014 • POST

Within days, a trail of social media posts were uncovered and ominous messages left on Instagram and Twitter profiles suggested a history of depression and unhappiness. Here are some methods…. One recent case involved a British man who stole $130,000 worth of jewelry and dramatically fled the country. It was by […]

The Virtual Reality of Your Divorce: How private eyes use social networks to get evidence

JANUARY 6, 2014 • POST

The vast amount of information we share on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tinder is staggering. By simply viewing someone’s profile we can instantly learn who they’ve been with, where they’ve been and why. To the average punter, this sort of information might be seen as harmless but for a lawyer investigating […]