Investigation Methodology

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Investigation Methodology

Thorough investigation reveals attack details and prevents recurrence:

Evidence Collection:

  • Email headers showing true origins
  • Phone records and recordings
  • Access logs and authentication records
  • Financial transaction details
  • Employee statements and timelines
  • Social media reconnaissance traces

Attack Reconstruction: Building a complete picture requires:

  • Timeline development from first contact
  • Identification of reconnaissance activities
  • Analysis of psychological tactics used
  • Mapping of attacker infrastructure
  • Understanding of targeting rationale
  • Recognition of potential insider involvement

Attacker Attribution: While challenging, attribution helps:

  • Identify organized crime involvement
  • Recognize nation-state activities
  • Link to previous incidents
  • Share intelligence with partners
  • Support law enforcement efforts
  • Improve future defenses