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Valdorian Times

Valdorian Times

Earned by mjallstart on July 15, 2024

This analyst investigated an email phishing attack in Valdoria that uncovered a politically motivated influence campaign. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they analyzed employee roles, email communications, and computer process events, revealing evidence of data exfiltration and manipulation. This exercise reinforced skill in querying data and understanding data integrity within a cybersecurity context.

Jul 15, 2024
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7,156
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About this Investigation

A Scandal in Valdoria: A Political Mystery

A renowned newspaper, The Valdorian Times 🗞️, publishes an unauthorized article accusing the leading political candidate of corruption! But was it a hack, an insider, or something else? You'll investigate this incident by analyzing logs and tracing digital footprints. In cybersecurity, the obvious suspect isn't always guilty. You'll learn to follow the evidence and test competing hypotheses because in real investigations, you don't know whodunit until you've examined all the data.

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