Capstone Operation
A full-scale simulated investigation requiring all learned skills.
Mission Briefing
Operation: Red Vanish
PRIORITY: CRITICAL // CLEARANCE: TS/NOFORN
SUBJECT: Marcus "V01d" Reynolds
LAST SEEN: 2023-11-14, London, UK
INTELLIGENCE: Subject is suspected of orchestrating a ransomware attack on a regional hospital. He wiped his known socials. We have one lead: A photo he posted of his cat on a forum 3 years ago (metadata intact), and a username "V01d_Walk3r".
OBJECTIVE: Locate current physical residence and identify his crypto wallet address.
Execution Phase
1. Digital Footprint
Run "V01d_Walk3r" through Sherlock. Find accounts on niche forums.
2. GEOINT
Extract EXIF from the cat photo. If stripped, reverse search the image. Identify the apartment complex.
3. FININT
Find his crypto donation address on his coding blog. Trace funds.
4. Report
Compile findings into a BLUF report for law enforcement.