K2 Integrity
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll |
| Headquarters | New York |
| Website | https://www.k2intelligence.com/ |
K2 Intelligence is an investigative, compliance, and cyber defense services firm, founded in 2009 by Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll.[1] The company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Madrid, Geneva, Los Angeles and Chicago.[2]
History
During a 2013 public corruption case, the Moreland Commission hired K2 Intelligence “to search databases for donations linked to the passage of legislation or the awarding of state contracts.”[3]
K2 Intelligence acquired Thacher Associates in 2013, which was known for its integrity monitoring work overseeing the cleanup of the World Trade Center site, the building of the new Yankee Stadium and the construction of the Bank of America office tower.[4]
In 2014, K2 Intelligence provided data analytics litigation support to maximize the recovery of funds to be distributed to the victims of Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme (Madoff Investment Scandal).[5]
AIG made an investment in K2 Intelligence in April 2015 and both agreed to help clients mitigate and manage their cyber risk by co-developing products and services.[6]
In June 2016, K2 Intelligence conducted an independent study of media transparency in the U.S. Advertising industry after being hired by Association of National Advertisers (ANA).[7] Again in June 2016, the National Football League Players Association partnered with K2 Intelligence to “to create awareness and understanding of their online and social media “footprint,” helping players manage their social media risks and related cyber issues.”[8][9]
In 2018, a forensic investigation was completed on behalf of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) that documented gross negligence and financial mismanagement of AIBA affairs and finances.[10][11]
K2 Intelligence investigated an international scam artist known as the Con Queen of Hollywood[12] targeting and impersonating prominent high-profile entertainment industry figures since 2018. The elusive thief lured insiders with promises of work and swindled thousands of dollars from victims all over the world.[13]
References
- ^ Finnegan, William (2009-10-12). "The Secret Keeper". ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ^ Times, The Sunday (2010-09-26). "Return of the supersleuth". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ^ Craig, Susanne; Rashbaum, William K.; Kaplan, Thomas (2014-07-23). "Cuomo's Office Hobbled Ethics Inquiries by Moreland Commission". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ Lattman, Peter. "Krolls' K2 Firm Buys a Corporate Watchdog". DealBook NYTimes. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ^ "An aspiring diplomat applies her skills to uncovering corruption and corporate fraud". Crain's New York Business. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ Merced, Michael J. de la (2015-04-15). "A.I.G. Invests in Kroll's K2 Intelligence Firm". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ "ANA's K2 Report: Evidence of 'Pervasive' Agency Rebate Collection". adage.com. 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ "The NFLPA Teams Up With K2 Intelligence". www.nflpa.com. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ Daniels, Tim. "NFLPA Hires Cybersecurity Firm to Help Secure Social-Media Accounts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ 董志成. "AIBA on the ropes regarding ring's future in the Olympics - Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ "AIBA bans former chief for life". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ "Hunting the Con Queen of Hollywood: Who's the "Crazy Evil Genius" Behind a Global Racket?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ^ McKirdy, Euan (2019-01-18). "Art scam: Wendi Deng Murdoch imposter swindles thousands from photographers". CNN Style. Retrieved 2019-04-21.