Protecting Your Business from Insider Threats and Misconduct
Vilcol is a leading tracing and private investigations agency specialising in uncovering misconduct within organisations. Our Corporate Investigations team helps companies identify and stop internal threat actors who misuse company resources, compromise security, and damage your business from within.
Why Corporate Investigations Matter
Employee misconduct using company equipment can result in significant financial losses, legal liability, reputational damage, and security breaches. From data theft to fraud, inappropriate use of company resources poses serious risks that require professional investigation.
Our team of experienced investigators uses advanced forensic techniques to uncover evidence of wrongdoing, track threat actors as they move throughout your organisation, and provide you with actionable intelligence to protect your business.
Threat Analysis
Internal threat actors don't stay in one place. Our investigations track employees who move throughout your organisation, accessing multiple workstations, using colleagues' credentials, or operating from different corporate devices to conceal their activities. We identify patterns of suspicious behaviour across your entire network, including fraud committed using other personnel's computers and accounts.
What We Investigate
Our comprehensive investigations uncover both legal violations and serious policy breaches that put your organisation at risk.
Common Types of Employee Misconduct
Illegal Activities
- Corporate espionage, trade secret and Intellectual property theft
- Tax fraud and invoice manipulation
- Financial fraud, embezzlement and money laundering operations
- Identity theft and credential harvesting
- Insider trading using company resources
- Illegal sale of company data
- Distribution of illegal content
Data & Security Breaches
- Unauthorised manipulation and exfiltration of client data, proprietary information and sensitive databases
- Accessing restricted systems without authorisation
- Installing unauthorised software or malware
- Bypassing security protocols
- Creating backdoors for external access
Financial Misconduct
- Creating fictitious vendors or invoices
- Unauthorised expense claims
- Payroll manipulation
- Operating competing businesses during work hours
- Accepting kickbacks from vendors
- Manipulating financial records
- Ghost employee schemes
- Procurement fraud
Productivity & Policy Violations
- Running personal businesses using company resources
- Excessive personal use during work hours
- Accessing inappropriate or adult content
- Online gambling during work time
- Job searching and conducting interviews on company time
- Cryptocurrency mining using company systems
- Using company equipment for political activism
- Chronic time theft and false reporting
Harassment & Hostile Behaviour
- Cyberbullying and harassment via company systems
- Threatening or intimidating communications
- Discriminatory behaviour documented in emails/messages
- Creating hostile work environment through digital means
- Stalking colleagues using company resources
- Revenge activities against coworkers
Multi-User Fraud Schemes
- Using other employees' credentials to commit fraud
- Accessing colleagues' computers for unauthorised activities
- Moving between workstations to hide digital footprints
- Creating false trails pointing to innocent employees
- Coordinating with accomplices using company systems
- Operating from multiple locations to avoid detection
Add disclaimer somewhere: Investigations relate to suspected breaches subject to evidence available on corporate devices, systems and accounts.
Our Investigation Services
At Vilcol, we have developed an unrivalled internal investigations skillset that include:
Digital Forensics: Comprehensive analysis of laptops, phones, tablets, and other devices to recover deleted files, hidden data, and usage patterns
Network Activity Analysis: Assess suspicious activity patterns, data transfers, and unauthorised connections across your corporate network
Email & Communications Analysis: Examine email accounts, instant messages, and communication platforms for evidence of misconduct
Cross-Device Tracking: Identify when employees move between different workstations or devices to conceal their activities
Credential Misuse Investigation: Detect when employees are accessing systems using other personnel's login credentials
Timeline Reconstruction: Build detailed chronologies of suspicious activities across multiple systems and locations
Financial Transaction Tracing: Follow the money trail in fraud cases involving company funds or assets
Legal Evidence Preparation: Ensure all evidence is properly documented and preserved for potential legal proceedings
Covert Surveillance: When necessary, conduct discreet monitoring of suspected individuals
Background Verification: Investigate employees' external activities and affiliations that may pose conflicts of interest
Our Investigative Process
1. Initial Consultation: We discuss your concerns, gather preliminary information, and determine the scope of investigation required.
2. Evidence Collection: Our forensic experts securely collect and preserve digital evidence from relevant devices and systems.
3. Deep Analysis: We conduct thorough examination of all collected data, tracking user behaviour across devices and identifying patterns of misconduct.
4. Cross-Reference Investigation: We identify when internal threat actors move throughout your organisation, using multiple computers or accounts to conduct illicit activities.
5. Comprehensive Reporting: You receive a detailed report with findings, evidence, timelines, and recommendations for action.
6. Legal Support: If needed, we provide expert testimony and evidence that meets legal standards for prosecution or disciplinary action.
Why Choose Vilcol?
40+ Years of Investigations Experience: Our team has extensive backgrounds in corporate security, digital forensics, and law enforcement
Discreet & Confidential: All investigations are conducted with utmost confidentiality to protect your organisation's reputation
Legally Compliant: We ensure all evidence collection follows legal requirements and can withstand legal scrutiny
Advanced Technology: We use cutting-edge forensic tools and techniques to uncover even the most sophisticated attempts to hide misconduct
Rapid Response: We understand the urgency of internal threats and can mobilise quickly when time is critical
Comprehensive Tracking: We excel at following internal threat actors as they move throughout organisations, identifying patterns others miss
Protect Your Organisation Today
Don't let employee misconduct compromise your business. Whether you suspect a specific individual or need a comprehensive security audit, Vilcol's Corporate Investigations team is ready to help.