"Researchers tracked more than 2,200 direct threats to CEOs across different channels in the five weeks following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, more than the entire year that preceded it."
"It's a common practice for CEOs to book hotel rooms under pseudonyms or a staffers' name, which helps maintain security and privacy during events."
"Many leaders I know have a safe word for their company and another for their family that they know to use if any strange phone calls come in from fraudsters."
Leaders face heightened risks, evidenced by recent attacks and a surge in threats against CEOs. Following the shooting of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, over 2,200 threats were tracked in five weeks. Security spending is increasing due to geopolitical tensions and the rise of AI, which facilitates fraud. Recommendations for leaders include keeping event locations private, splitting leadership teams during travel, and educating families about security measures to mitigate risks of kidnapping and fraud.
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