How We Helped a Firm Uncover and Respond to an Insider Threat
In early 2025, a mid-sized company approached Nerd Rangers with concerns about suspicious activity tied to a recently departed employee. What started as a vague hunch evolved into a full-blown forensic investigation — uncovering a months-long campaign of internal data exfiltration and competitive posturing.
This post breaks down what happened, how it happened, what our team did to identify and contain the threat, and what other businesses can do to protect themselves.
The Situation
The client, a reputable firm, suspected that a former project executive had been planning to leave and start his own company — while still employed. More troubling, there were signs he may have:
That’s when they reached out to Nerd Rangers.