Thu, Feb 16, 2023
In part 2 of Wicked Panda, the Dark Ops team discovers that the APT's cyber-espionage operation involves international actors and hidden agendas. They uncover a complex web of connections between the APT group and a hostile nation state. The team follows a trail of digital breadcrumbs, unraveling the group's motives and those of the nation state behind the operation. The team confronts the group in a high-stakes showdown using their hacking skills, behavioral analysis, and strategic planning to outsmart the APT group and recover the stolen plans. The operation is fraught with danger, and the team faces unexpected obstacles and adversaries including the continued breakdown of the relationship between Sadie and her brother on the team while balancing their responsibilities to the FBI and mission. However, they realize that the case is just the beginning of a much larger threat, and ends on a cliffhanger, setting the stage for future arcs in the Dark Ops story and the ongoing battle against cyber-crime in the global ransomware economy.
Wed, May 31, 2023
The Dark Ops team faces their most disturbing case yet as they investigate a ruthless sextortion ring that has victimized a young boy, while dealing with unanticipated changes within their team. The Dark Ops team now led by Agent Thomas Windsor, is called in to investigate a sextortion ring that has preyed upon a young boy. As the team delves into the case, they encounter a much larger criminal enterprise, posing challenges and obstacles to their investigation. Assistant Director Zacharia Taylor implements changes to the team's structure and dynamics, leading to tensions and struggles among the team members as they adapt to the new changes. The team works tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the boy's situation, unraveling the horrifying extent of the psychological manipulation and abuse he has endured. Emotions run high as the team races against time to identify the mastermind behind the sextortion ring and bring them to justice, culminating in a heart-wrenching and emotionally charged confrontation. The investigation takes a toll on the team members, leaving them shaken to their core and highlighting the devastating impact of the crimes they have uncovered. As the story concludes, the team grapples with the changes within their ranks and continues their mission to combat cyber-crime in the world of transnational Ransomware crime syndicates.