At about 2:00 am on June 14, police in Champlin, Minnesota, received a 911 call reporting a shooting. Responding police officers found Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette had been shot multiple times inside their home. The two were rushed to the hospital and after multiple surgeries survived the attack. Security camera…

Impersonating a well-known business or individual lends scammers an immediate benefit of credibility to their victims to gain their trust. However, when the victim finds out about the scam, they may seek retribution against the impersonated company or individual, causing physical damage or personal harm. Monitoring threats and being prepared to respond to them are…

Stanislav Rzhitsky, a former Russian submarine commander, was assassinated while on his morning run. The motive is possibly related to his involvement in a missile strike in Ukraine. The assassination highlights the dangers of being predictable and sharing personal information on apps like Strava. Denial and lack of situational awareness can make individuals vulnerable targets…

Country-music singer Coles Whalen received thousands of messages from a fan, leading to online harassment, home changes, and canceled performances. The fan was convicted of stalking but appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially impacting laws protecting stalking victims. Security teams must prioritize monitoring obsessed fans and admirers as waiting for an obsessed fan or…