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The breach was a high-severity event discovered in the early hours of a Saturday morning, involving the use of a rootkit that had the potential to shut down operations for several days.

Timeline of the Breach
• Initial Detection: The intrusion was first identified at 2:07 AM Eastern Standard Time on a Saturday morning (technically late Friday night).
• Response Arrival: Technical staff arrived at the office by 2:35 AM, approximately 28 minutes after the initial breach was noticed.
Technical Details
The investigation into the hack highlighted several specific technical indicators:
• Rootkit Discovery: A rootkit was identified as the primary tool used in the attack.
• Configuration File: The rootkit was found within a specific configuration file.
• IP Address Pattern: Analysis of the file revealed a pattern of IP addresses.
• Decryption: To determine the origin of the attack, the pattern of IP addresses within the rootkit requires decryption.

Security Risks and Response Protocols
The breach posed a significant risk to the organisation's infrastructure, with analysis suggesting that, under normal circumstances, the attack "should have shut us down for days". Key security protocols followed during the response included:
• Avoidance of Remote Access: Staff chose not to "terminal in" via laptops because the connection was deemed insecure.
• Secure Line Login: The response team determined it was a "smarter move" to have personnel physically come into the office to log in via a secure line to mitigate further risk.
• Personnel Expertise: The complexity of the breach required a focus on "tech savvy" individuals, as the technical details were considered too advanced for non-technical account staff.