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PriestHack Intervenes in Corporate Database Breach, Secures Sensitive Client Records

September 11, 2024 | Halton Hills Ontario, Canada.

In a swift and strategic response, PriestHack Recovery successfully contained a major cybersecurity incident involving the database of an Ontario-based logistics and payment solutions company. The breach, which compromised customer data and transaction histories, was identified and neutralized within 48 hours, preventing further exposure or financial damage.

The Incident

The targeted company, operating in the fintech and logistics space, noticed unusual activity in its cloud-based storage system—specifically, unauthorized access to encrypted backup files and client KYC (Know Your Customer) data. Internal IT staff quickly isolated the breach but lacked the tools to trace the origin or assess the extent of the intrusion.

In response, the company immediately engaged PriestHack Recovery to investigate and contain the threat.


Rapid Cyber Response

PriestHack deployed its Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), who initiated a full-spectrum assessment using threat intelligence, forensic log analysis, and breach containment tools. Key actions included:

  • Identification of the attack vector, traced to a compromised employee credential from a phishing attack.

  • Isolation of affected environments, preventing lateral movement by the attacker.

  • Recovery of encrypted files, leveraging backup snapshots and decryption strategies.

  • Blockchain transaction analysis, revealing attempted crypto ransom transactions that were ultimately blocked.

Within 24 hours, the team neutralized active threats and reinforced database security. By the 48-hour mark, full system integrity was restored, and no client funds or data were lost or leaked.


Client Statement

“The speed, skill, and discretion PriestHack brought to this crisis were remarkable,” said the company’s COO. “They didn’t just stop the attack—they helped us rebuild trust with our clients and secure our infrastructure moving forward.”


PriestHack’s Role in the Digital Security Landscape

This intervention underscores PriestHack’s expanding role in enterprise cybersecurity, not just in asset recovery but also in proactive digital defense. The firm continues to assist organizations in strengthening data protection and responding effectively to breaches involving both fiat and crypto ecosystems.