Case Studies

What do you do when you suspect one of your employees may be violating the biggest trust given them within your organization - embezzling money.   It is a problem that faces every organization, public or private.  With the economic crisis at a feverish pitch, desperate times can lead to desperate measures by even the most ethical and law abiding employees.  Computer Forensics can add a critical tool in fighting fraud.

I recently worked on an engagement dealing with a company defending against an action brought by an ex-employee. The case focused on alleged changes to a corporate database that, if true, would constitute a possible fraud.

Assume you have two computers that need to communicate with each other.  The first computer is a database server that holds customer data and account information.  The second computer is some form of application server that allows users to interact with the data being stored on the first computer. There has to be some form of direct communication between the first and second computers.  Ideally the first computer should only allow specific users to access its data.

Bill had worked for XYZ Company for over 22 years. Over the last 8 months, Bill's sales numbers had significantly diminished and he was not performing under his "employee performance agreement".  His Supervisor issued several warnings that produced no improvement in productivity.

The distraught voice on the other end of the line told the tale that we have heard many times in the past.  

So, who are you going to call? I would recommend the same people that the big expensive firms call when they need help...DIGITS LLC.

The company hired DIGITS, an independent outside computer forensic company, to conduct a full forensic examination of the data in preparation of litigation.