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CASE STUDY

Biotech Company Uses Liferaft to Identify a Data Breach.

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated. When a potential data breach was flagged by a vendor, a leading biotechnology company needed deeper insights to address the issue. This case study explores how Liferaft’s Dark Web monitoring service uncovered critical details, enabling the company to respond swiftly and ultimately strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

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Biotech Company Puts Liferaft to the Test Amid Data Breach Alert.

A renowned biotechnology company had recently implemented a trial of Liferaft's Dark Web module to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities.

During the trial period, the company’s cyber team received an alert from one of their existing vendors regarding a potential data breach involving one of their employee's email accounts. However, the vendor’s notification lacked detailed information, providing only a vague mention of a breach and a limited date range. The cyber team realized they needed more information to effectively address the incident.

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Dark Web Discovery: Breached Emails and Key Details Uncovered.

Taking advantage of their Dark Web trial, the Global Intelligence team (GI) initiated a domain search to investigate the reported breach and successfully uncovered a trove of relevant information. They identified the breached email addresses and determined the exact location where the data had been posted on the Dark Web.

Teams Unite: Critical Data Secured Through Dark Web Insights.

Armed with the additional details from the Dark Web monitoring, the GI team proactively reached out to their cyber counterparts. The collaborative partnership between the teams not only allowed for seamless sharing of the newfound information but also showed how Liferaft could show value to both teams and support a variety of use cases. The GI team provided the cyber team with the specific email addresses and the exact posting location, enabling them to take necessary action to protect the affected individuals and secure the organization’s systems.

The successful resolution of the data breach incident highlighted the value of the Dark Web monitoring service. The ability to uncover additional pieces of information not available through traditional channels proved critical in supporting the cyber team’s response efforts.

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Permanent Solution: Dark Web Monitoring Becomes a Cybersecurity Staple.

As a result of the successful resolution of the data breach incident, the company recognized the critical value of Liferaft’s Dark Web monitoring service. The incident demonstrated that traditional cybersecurity measures alone were not enough to fully protect against emerging threats. The ability to uncover hidden data leaks and potential vulnerabilities on the Dark Web proved essential in bolstering the company's defense strategies. Consequently, the company decided to integrate the Dark Web service as a permanent fixture within their cybersecurity infrastructure. This move not only strengthened their overall security posture but also provided ongoing protection against future breaches, ensuring the safety of sensitive information and reinforcing trust with their stakeholders.

“While we were trialing the Dark Web tool, we set up a domain search. We were able to identify that these email addresses were breached at some point in time, and this is where they had been pasted. It ended up being a great use case to go back to our cyber team in that collaborative partnership and say, ‘We found some additional pieces of information that might be useful for you,’ so they could do what they needed on their end.”

How Liferaft Can Help Mitigate Data Breaches with Proactive Cyber Intelligence

Proactive Threat Detection

Liferaft’s real-time monitoring of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) helps identify and counteract emerging threats before they escalate into data breaches.

Customizable Alerts

Liferaft tailors notifications for Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), providing immediate insight into potential breaches and facilitating rapid incident response.

Dark Web Monitoring

Liferaft's Dark Web module uncovers crucial breach details, such as compromised accounts and leaked information, enabling swift containment and response.

Collaborative Intelligence

Liferaft enhances cross-team collaboration by providing actionable intelligence, allowing cybersecurity teams to address breaches with greater precision.
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