Digital Forensics
Client Overview
A professional services consulting firm that specializes in Digital Forensics, eDiscovery & eDisclosure, Structured Data, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Information Governance.
Background
Staffed by tech-savvy attorneys, this computer forensics firm partners with ProAlign to enhance their investigations with OSINT. Because the cases are active, the intel investigation requests come with a real sense of urgency. Depending on the case, ProAlign provides a Digital Footprint on the subject individual or performs Investigative Intelligence specific to the request and matter. ProAlign’s targeted OSINT deep dives enhanced these multifaceted and urgent workflows by delivering precise, legally admissible insights at every stage of litigation.
Key Findings + Activities
- Uncovered undisclosed business associations by mapping ownership entities; linking individuals to foreign‑owned entities.
- Cross‑referenced anonymous usernames across multiple platforms to deanonymize real identities behind corporate inquiries.
- Exposed hidden assets and family‑held holdings, highlighting off‑balance‑sheet financial risks.
- Investigated masked threat communications aimed at corporate leadership, linking online chatter to suspected insiders.
- Investigated masked threat communications aimed at corporate leadership, linking online chatter to suspected insiders.
- Monitored the internet, social media channels, and dark‑web breach databases to evaluate exposure of sensitive company data.
- Analyzed dark‑web forums and social media channels for targeted individual activity, revealing covert networks and behavioral patterns.
Outcome
By integrating ProAlign’s OSINT into their processes, the firm resolved cases more quickly and enhanced their evidence with clear, actionable digital insights. This collaboration also expanded their service capabilities and boosted client trust and rapport, showing how proactive OSINT transforms traditional forensics.