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February 28, 2024 | Press Releases

Guidepost Solutions Hires Stephanie Talamantez as Managing Director, Enhances its Emerging Issues and Technology Practice

Talamantez brings a Strong FBI Background into the Forefront of Crypto Compliance and Investigations

Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced that Stephanie Talamantez has joined Guidepost Solutions as managing director of its Emerging Issues and Technology practice, specifically as it relates to cryptocurrency compliance and investigations.

Talamantez’s role as managing director will focus on leveraging her experience in cryptocurrency analytics, anti-money laundering, cryptocurrency compliance, global … Read More

April 19, 2024 | Events

NADDI Maryland Chapter Conference

Guidepost is attending the NADDI Maryland Chapter Conference, which will be focused on drug diversion, the opioid crisis and more. We look forward to hearing from Krista Tongring, who will share her expertise on “Common sense ways to deal with Fentanyl in the Health Care setting and when to contact Law Enforcement,” as well as “Diversion Red Flags”.… Read More

February 23, 2024 | Media Mentions | Information Week

International Operation Hits Major Ransomware Player LockBit

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K., and other countries came together to take down the most active ransomware group in the world, LockBit. What will the long-term effect be? Matthew Corwin explains in Information Week “It’s going to depend on a few different factors, including the resilience of their infrastructure, the ability of their leadership to regroup, the effectiveness of law enforcement potentially tracking and prosecuting those individuals.”… Read More

February 21, 2024 | Media Mentions | American Banker

The LockBit takedown is a victory, but it may be fleeting

Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., U.K., and Europe have disrupted the operations of the ransomware group LockBit, leading to arrests and seizure of assets. While this brings temporary relief to victims, experts doubt long-term benefits. Matt Corwin highlights, “This leads to competition for affiliates among the ransomware groups, so the disruption of LockBit creates a vacuum that other groups may look to fill.” Despite takedowns, ransomware remains a lucrative industry, with groups reemerging under new names. Ultimately, there’s a … Read More