Hollywood, tech executives ramp up security spending amid threats

MANGIONE AFTERMATH: Hollywood and Silicon Valley executives are pouring millions of dollars into private security as threats against corporate leaders climb, a trend security consultants say accelerated sharply after the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Hollywood, tech executives ramp up security spending amid threats

TL;DR

  • Hollywood and Silicon Valley executives are spending millions on private security.
  • Threats against corporate leaders have been increasing.
  • This trend accelerated after the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.