Intellectual Property Theft Investigation
Tracing the unauthorized dissemination of proprietary software code.
Our team was engaged to investigate the suspected theft of proprietary software code from a tech startup. Through forensic analysis of network traffic, employee devices, and cloud storage, we successfully traced the unauthorized access and exfiltration of the code to a former employee. Our findings enabled the client to pursue legal action and secure their intellectual property.
The Challenge
A rapidly growing tech startup discovered that their core proprietary software code had been accessed and potentially stolen by a former disgruntled employee.
Our Solution
We conducted a comprehensive digital forensic investigation focusing on network logs, endpoint analysis of the former employee's company-issued devices, and cloud storage activity. We identified the specific timestamps and methods of data exfiltration, recovering fragments of the stolen code and establishing a clear chain of evidence.
The Outcome
The irrefutable evidence provided in our forensic report led to a swift legal settlement in favor of the startup, including an injunction against the former employee and financial compensation. The client also implemented stronger data loss prevention measures based on our recommendations.
Client: Confidential Tech Startup C
Category: Investigations