IT Forensics · OSINT

Identifying stolen corporate data on the dark web – conducting forensic investigations into published corporate data

Following a cyber security incident, some of the stolen corporate data is offered for sale on the dark web or published publicly in order to put additional pressure on the affected company.

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As part of existing incident response cases, we carry out structured investigations to determine whether, and to what extent, company data appears in such sources.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.

Our services

We carry out targeted searches for evidence of corporate data from a relevant organisation that has been published or is being offered for sale, and document the results in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Evidence of published company data following a cyber attack
•Supplementing incident response investigations
•Assistance in assessing the extent of the damage
•Basis for the obligation to report data protection incidents
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with IT security teams

This is how an investigation into stolen company data is carried out

We carry out targeted searches of relevant dark web sources, leak platforms and forums for any references to the organisation in question, and document any data sets found, including the timestamp, source and, where identifiable, the scope.

Why is the investigation into stolen corporate data relevant from a forensic perspective?

Proof of actual publication is often crucial when assessing the extent of the damage caused by a data breach.

Knowing in advance that a publication is imminent – for example, as part of a blackmail scheme – can also be important in terms of how the affected company responds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we find out whether our data has already been published?+
We carry out targeted research into this; however, given the fast-changing nature of such platforms, we cannot guarantee that our findings are entirely comprehensive.
Is the data found downloaded?+
Only to the extent strictly necessary for forensic documentation and assessment of the scope, in accordance with the relevant legal requirements.
Does LanCologne assist with compliance with reporting obligations?+
We provide the forensic facts; the final legal assessment of the obligation to report is the responsibility of the client’s legal advisers.

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