Lauth Investigations International: Your Trusted Partner in Corporate and Workplace Investigations
Is your business truly protected against the unseen risks that could jeopardize its success? In a world where threats evolve faster than ever—be it digital vulnerabilities, workplace misconduct, or financial fraud—staying ahead requires more than vigilance. It demands innovative solutions designed to safeguard your organization from the inside out. Your business must detect, prevent, and […]
Energy Sector Under Fire: How Insider Threats Are Sabotaging America’s Critical Infrastructure
America’s energy infrastructure is under unprecedented assault, and the most dangerous attacks aren’t coming from foreign hackers—they’re emerging from within the industry itself. Third-party breaches drive almost half (45%) of malicious intrusions in this sector, according to a joint study by SecurityScorecard and KPMG, but the insider threat landscape presents an even more complex challenge […]
Healthcare’s Security Epidemic: Why Hospitals Need More Than IT Solutions to Combat Rising Threats
Healthcare facilities are experiencing an unprecedented security crisis that extends far beyond the cyber attacks dominating industry headlines. While $133.5 million of confirmed payments were sent to ransomware groups in 2024, hospitals face an equally serious threat from within their own walls—one that no firewall can stop. Health care workers are five times more likely […]
Manufacturing’s $267,000 Problem: How Internal Threats Are Sabotaging Production Lines
Manufacturing facilities across America are under siege—not just from external cyber threats, but from a more insidious danger lurking within their own walls. The industries with the greatest median losses are mining ($550,000), wholesale trade ($361,000), and manufacturing ($267,000) when it comes to occupational fraud, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2024 report. […]
The $50 Billion Problem: Why Employee Theft Investigations Require Professional Expertise
Employee theft represents one of the most devastating yet underreported crises facing American businesses today. The numbers tell a sobering story: over $50 billion in annual losses, with 75% of employees admitting to stealing from their workplace at least once. Even more shocking, 95% of all businesses have experienced employee theft, making this a virtually […]
The Hidden Crisis: Why Healthcare Organizations Need Professional Workplace Investigations
Working in healthcare means dealing with life-and-death situations daily. But there’s another crisis brewing behind hospital doors—one that threatens patient safety, destroys careers, and costs healthcare systems millions. I’m talking about workplace misconduct that goes far beyond typical office drama. After investigating hundreds of cases in medical facilities, we’ve seen how quickly things can spiral […]
FMLA Fraud in Energy Operations: The Hidden Crisis Draining Your Budget and Compromising Safety
The statistics reveal a troubling reality: 66% of HR professionals acknowledge widespread FMLA abuse in their organizations. In energy operations, this fraud creates problems that extend far beyond lost productivity. When safety-critical positions sit empty due to fraudulent medical claims, operational integrity suffers and people can get hurt. Energy companies face a unique vulnerability to […]
Workplace Violence Threats: Prevention, Detection, and Response Strategies
Workplace violence is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, encompassing a range of harmful behaviors, from physical assaults and verbal threats to digital harassment and intimidation. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly two million workers report being victims of workplace violence annually in the United States alone. The Bureau of Labor […]
Digital Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Watch For in 2025
As remote and hybrid work models solidify their place in the modern workplace, the boundaries of professional interaction have extended into the digital sphere. While these advancements have increased flexibility and connectivity, they have also created new avenues for misconduct. Digital harassment, ranging from inappropriate messages to exclusionary behavior, has become a pressing concern for […]
How Companies Can Protect Intellectual Property from Insider Threats
Employee intellectual property (IP) theft has grown to be a major issue in a society going more and more technologically advanced. The dangers to private data have increased as more businesses choose digital collaboration and remote work. Employee misbehavior involving sensitive firm data—that is, insider threats—may cause significant financial and reputation harm. This article looks […]