1. Digital Footprint Analysis (OSINT)

Phase 1: Building a comprehensive profile of the threat actor through open-source intelligence.

• Reverse Image Searches: Identifying stolen identities via Google Lens and Yandex.
• Domain Tracking: Analyzing WHOIS records and hosting fingerprints.

2. Technical Forensics & "The Paper Trail"

Phase 2: Analyzing technical architecture to pinpoint origin.

• Blockchain Analytics: Tracking assets under 2026 AML/CFT standards.
• Metadata: Identifying device models and coordinates.

3. Law Enforcement & Subpoenas

Phase 3: Leveraging federal agency coordination.

• Tech Subpoenas: Coordinating with Meta and Google.
• Global Reach: INTERPOL coordination for call center raids.

4. "Sting" Operations & Social Engineering

Phase 4: Direct infiltration to expose real-world identity.

• Baiting: Deploying links to bypass VPNs.
• Dark Web: Infiltrating wholesalers of stolen data.