Hawk PI Expands Security Capabilities
ATLANTA (Nov. 11, 2019) Hawk Professional Investigations, a national leader in TSCM bug sweep services, security and investigations, has hired Robert McDonough as Associate, Security Consulting.
The Streak Continues: Hawk PI Voted Best Investigative Firm for Five Years
ATLANTA (May 6 , 2019) – Hawk PI was voted Georgia’s #1 investigative firm for a record-setting fifth consecutive year, winning the Daily Report’s BEST OF award for 2019. Winners are determined by voting among Georgia’s legal community. Hawk PI previously won the award in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and was named to the…
Privacy Concerns Growing After Recording Device Found at Law Firm
ATLANTA (Feb. 25, 2019) – The legal community is abuzz after news broke of a recording device found in a law firm in West Palm Beach. The story has brought up privacy concerns and questions throughout the legal community and into the business world. This event happened in Florida which is a two-party consent state…
20-Year Secret Service Veteran Joins Security Team
We are proud to announce the addition of Tim Keener, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, to the Hawk PI Security Team.
In his role as Director for Global TSCM and Physical Security, Tim will develop and deploy comprehensive strategies and programs for security assessment, planning and implementing to create technically secure environments for sites, events and individuals.
Hackable Keyboards and Mice
You can now add non-bluetooth wireless keyboards and mice to your list of “hackables”. Bastille, a cybersecurity research company, recently discovered two vulnerabilities affecting wireless, non-Bluetooth keyboards and mice. These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to eavesdrop on your keystrokes and expose your sensitive data including credit card and banking information, social security number and passwords.…
The Learning Curve of Digital Evidence
There is no doubt that digital evidence on cell phones and mobile devices is changing the landscape of the U.S. legal system. Though the depths of this impact have yet to be fully understood or measured. In 2015, the Institute of Justice (a branch of the Department of Justice) collaborated with the Rand Corporation to…
The Art of Love and War
Who would have imagined that a 5th century BC book by a Chinese military strategist would be relevant in modern time – in sports, business and even our personal lives. The Art of War by Sun Tzu is devoted to the subject of warfare and discusses strategies for waging and ultimately winning a war. The…
Prepare Your Small Business for the Holiday Season
You may have noticed a twinkling Christmas light around your office lately. The holiday season is upon us and all of the merriment and festivities are in full swing. However, hidden just below the surface are some of the lesser discussed effects of the holidays – more stress, less time and a lot of money…
Are Online “People Finders” Effective?
The internet is flooded with people finders. They claim you can simply enter the information and *poof* you have all the information you wanted on that person. For a general search, “I wonder where my best friend from primary school lives?“, an online people finder could be a good starting place for you. However, for…
Take Control of Your Situation: Selecting a Private Investigator
When facing difficult situations such as a divorce, suspicion of adultery and/or child custody dispute, your emotions are running high. Many professionals are employed in these cases: attorneys, counselors, guardian ad-litems and/or financial consultants. A private investigator is another professional you should have on your side. A professional, licensed private investigator can help you get…
The Technical Side of Bug Sweeps
Bug sweeps are the every day term for locating a hidden camera or listening device. However, in the security and investigation field, it is known as TSCM or Technical Security Counter Measures. The TSCM equipment utilized by Hawk Professional Investigations examines radio and infrared frequency using a variety of input instruments to detect carrier current…
Top 5 signs that your home or office may be “bugged”
Confidential personal conversations have been compromised or proprietary company information ends up in the hands of competitors. You notice unusual clicks, hums, static, or other noises on your telephone, maybe even when it’s not in use. You may also notice changes in radio and TV reception. Your home or business has been broken into, but…