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Defining Cyberstalking in Australia

Defining Cyberstalking in Australia

JANUARY 1, 2014 POST
Once upon a time, the term cyberstalking might have only been found in dusty sci-fi novellas but today it’s a real crime that can happen to nearly anyone. With the advent of smartphones, social media and online profiles- the ability to instantly contact friends and strangers is now just a click away. But with this […]
3 Benefits of Data Surveillance and Spyware

3 Benefits of Data Surveillance and Spyware

DECEMBER 31, 2013 POST
There are lots of reasons to consider using data surveillance and spyware. Maybe you suspect a spouse is cheating? Unsure of how an employee uses their time or just worried about a family members Internet activity… Whatever the cause for suspicion, using spyware software is both a safe and effective method to confirm or dispel […]
3 Ways a Private Investigator Can Find Out You’re Being Cheated On

3 Ways a Private Investigator Can Find Out You’re Being Cheated On

DECEMBER 30, 2013 POST
Does your partner ever come home late without an excuse? Have they recently put new passwords on mobile devices? Are they overly aggressive/protective about privacy? Then you might want to think about seeing a private investigator. Infidelity is one of the most painful and devastating things to happen to anyone. The very notion of a […]
How Computer Forensics Are Used to Gather Evidence in Investigations

How Computer Forensics Are Used to Gather Evidence in Investigations

DECEMBER 27, 2013 POST
In lamens terms, a computer forensic searches, analyses and preserves information on computers to find evidence in a trial. A recent example would be during the highly publicized Simon Gittany murder trial where a computer hard-drive was suspected to contain surveillance camera footage detailing what happened when Gittany’s fiancée plunged to her death. Police suspected […]
How Can Forensic Handwriting and Document Investigation Benefit You?

How Can Forensic Handwriting and Document Investigation Benefit You?

DECEMBER 26, 2013 POST
Death threats. Forged signatures. Letters blackmailing recipients. These are just a few types of cases we at Lyonswood deal with in regards to forensic handwriting and document investigation. And very rarely do we come across a case that can’t be solved. This is mainly due to the advanced technology and experience our 44-year veteran examiners […]
Through Private Eyes: Why the elderly are vulnerable online scams

Through Private Eyes: Why the elderly are vulnerable online scams

DECEMBER 19, 2013 POST
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the rapid pace of changing technology. Just about every year a new Iphone or tablet gets released that not only updates but also dramatically changes many of the features we just got used too. Even for the most tech savvy, it’s almost impossible to keep up. Spare a thought […]
3 Things you Need to Know About How we Conduct Surveillance in Australia

3 Things you Need to Know About How we Conduct Surveillance in Australia

DECEMBER 14, 2013 POST
In the shocking final scene of Roman Polanski’s classic film Chinatown, our heroic and bullet riddled private investigator (Jack Nicholson) utters his unforgettable line: “Forget it Jake…it’s Chinatown”. Although great to watch, it’s overly dramatic moments like these that sum up how fictional private investigators are portrayed on screen or in books. That is: impossibly […]
How a Private Investigator Can Safely Save You Profits

How a Private Investigator Can Safely Save You Profits

DECEMBER 6, 2013 POST
Image from Shutterstock An iPhone has gone missing, a laptop is nowhere to be seen and all items have been lost within the four walls of your bustling office space. What’s a business owner to do? If you’re worried that a staff member might be up to no good, read on… It isn’t uncommon that […]