Tyrone Collins
Founder & Principal Security Advisor
NordBridge Security Advisors – Chicago Based
Chicago | Brazil | Americas
Category: Uncategorized
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The most damaging security incidents don’t always involve hackers or breaches. Many involve trusted insiders, departing employees, contractors, or competitors quietly extracting trade secrets using legitimate access. From product roadmaps and pricing strategies to source code and M&A plans, intellectual property theft often goes undetected until competitive damage is already done. In today’s NordBridge Security…
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Large events and festivals create a very different security environment than everyday city life. Crowd density, distraction, alcohol consumption, and limited mobility can turn small incidents into serious situations. From pickpocketing and phone theft to crowd surges and medical emergencies, these risks are not random—they are predictable and repeatable. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I…
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Home invasions involving tourists and expats are rarely random. Criminals often rely on short-term rental exposure, predictable routines, and social media visibility to select their targets. From Airbnb listings that reveal layouts to real-time location sharing that signals occupancy, small behaviors can quietly increase risk. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I break down how these…
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When healthcare organizations think about security, the focus is often on external hackers and ransomware gangs. But some of the most serious threats come from insiders—employees, contractors, and trusted vendors with legitimate access. From unauthorized patient record access to drug diversion and insider-enabled cyber breaches, these risks are growing as hospitals struggle with staffing shortages,…
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Losing cellular service isn’t just an inconvenience in Brazil—it can be the first sign of a SIM-swap attack. Once criminals take control of your phone number, they can hijack WhatsApp, reset banking credentials, and execute PIX transfers before victims even realize what’s happening. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I explain how SIM-swap fraud unfolds, why…
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Drones are increasingly being used by criminal groups in Brazil to scout targets, move contraband, coordinate escapes, and test security response times—all without direct physical contact. This represents a fundamental shift in how crime is planned and executed, and it exposes a major gap in traditional, ground-focused security models. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I…
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Flash-mob takeovers are emerging as a serious security challenge in malls, downtown districts, and nightlife zones. These incidents rely on speed, numbers, and confusion—not traditional criminal tactics—and they can overwhelm security and police before a response is fully mobilized. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I break down how these events unfold, why they’re becoming more…
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Motorcycles are increasingly being used in Rio de Janeiro to carry out rapid burglary and smash-and-grab attacks against cars and storefronts. These crimes are fast, highly visible, and designed to defeat traditional security measures through speed rather than stealth. This is not phone snatching—and it requires a different prevention mindset. In today’s NordBridge Security blog,…
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Doxing, harassment, and targeted threats against public officials and government workers are becoming more frequent—and more dangerous. What often begins as online hostility can quickly evolve into coordinated harassment campaigns and, in some cases, real-world intimidation. Social media polarization has accelerated this process, leaving many public servants exposed without adequate protection or guidance. In today’s…
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Many rental scams don’t happen at the property—they happen during the booking process. Criminals are increasingly using fake listings, stolen photos, and messaging apps like WhatsApp to trick travelers into sending deposits for apartments and vacation homes they don’t control—or that don’t exist at all. In today’s NordBridge Security blog, I break down how these…
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