Rooting Out Insiders Selling Access

Situation:
A client urgently sought attribution of two dark web handles following a law enforcement alert about personas selling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access credentials. Preliminary analysis suggested the involvement of a third-party contractor. Nisos commenced engagement and research to identify the personas and ascertain potential collusion with the contractor.

Why Nisos:
Nisos excels in swiftly unraveling intricate cyber events, making us the best option for tackling urgent challenges like the attribution of dark web activities. With our extensive experience and cutting-edge tools, we navigate the complexities of cyber threats with precision and efficiency. Leveraging an advanced intelligence database and a meticulous research approach, we uncover crucial insights to identify threat actors and their tactics. Our holistic methodology, combining technical expertise and open-source intelligence, ensures comprehensive understanding and actionable results.

Impact

Nisos unmasked the threat actor on day one, and engaged with them to obtain crucial information about the operator facilitating access.
Through extensive password research and open-source investigation, we identified the real identity of both threat actors within three days.
The client’s internal investigation confirmed the operator’s unauthorized access via password spraying, leading to enhanced security measures, including mandatory two-factor authentication for contractors.
After reviewing the internal logs, the client determined that no sensitive information was compromised, averting malicious lateral movement.
Nisos’ swift action provided the client with actionable insights, enabling them to address the breach promptly and fortify their security posture.

Providing Industry-Focused Threat Landscape Assessment

Snapshot:
Nisos’ comprehensive security assessment uncovered various emerging threats and vulnerabilities within the client’s industry to guide their security roadmap.

Disrupting Bot Developers

Snapshot:
Nisos’ digital investigation empowered our client to fortify their platform’s security, successfully removing a fraudulent application and preventing further malicious activities.

Unmasking Adversaries Leaking Trade Secrets

Snapshot:
Nisos quickly identified the source of a data breach, enabling our client to address the security threat swiftly.