Rely on Inquesta for investigations of cyber threats, thefts or intrusions into your digital world to steal your assets or cause harm to your business.
Cybercrime refers to illegal activities conducted through digital platforms, targeting individuals, organizations, or systems. These crimes exploit technology's vulnerabilities and can cause significant financial, reputational, and operational damage. At Inquesta CYBERISQ, we investigate and mitigate the complex world of cybercrime, ensuring your safety in the digital realm. Cybercriminals employ various tactics, including:
- Ransomware Attacks: Malicious software encrypts your data and demands payment for its release. These attacks can paralyze businesses and compromise sensitive information.
- Identity Theft: Hackers steal personal information to commit fraud, such as opening bank accounts, filing tax returns, or making unauthorized purchases.
- Phishing and Social Engineering: Cybercriminals deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, through fake emails, SMS or voice messages, or websites.
- Cryptocurrency Scams: Cybercriminals exploit the popularity of cryptocurrencies to defraud victims through fake investment schemes, phishing attacks targeting crypto wallets, and impersonating legitimate exchanges.
- Code Piracy: Unauthorized replication or distribution of software, violating intellectual property rights and undermining legitimate businesses.
- Insider Threats: Employees or contractors misuse their access to steal or sabotage data and systems.
Case Study 1: Corporate Ransomware Attack
A mid-sized company fell victim to ransomware, halting operations for days. Our team identified the attack vector, contained the threat, and recovered encrypted data. Within a week, the company was fully operational, with enhanced cybersecurity measures to prevent future breaches.
Case Study 2: Identity Theft Investigation
A client's identity was stolen, leading to unauthorized bank transfers, fraudulent purchases, and unauthorized new cell phone accounts. We traced the breach to a phishing email, worked with the bank to recover funds, with the telecom to close the accounts without cost to the client, and with credit bureaus to repair the client's credit.
Case Study 3: Cryptocurrency Mining Scam
A client purchased 20 Bitcoin mining machines from a crypto mining company, which also agreed to host and operate them with the understanding that all Bitcoins generated would belong to the client. But the machines were never delivered, and the client relied on video calls to monitor Bitcoin production. When asked for serial numbers to verify ownership, the host refused, raising suspicions that the same machines were being fraudulently represented to multiple investors. Further investigation revealed the host may have stolen Bitcoins generated by the client’s machines by transferring them to wallets under the host's control. The host also inflated energy costs by falsely claiming the machines were operating in the U.S. while secretly relocating them to countries with lower electricity costs, profiting from the difference. Presented with evidence, the mining company refunded the sale amount to our client.
