Ordinary criminals can be tracked using big data with their photos.
However, criminals disguised as hackers hide behind their aliases and are extremely cautious, making the probability of finding someone through a photo very low. These individuals may even use prosthetics and makeup for disguise.
It would be more effective to perform a reverse search using the virtually constructed IP address.
"Tang Yang, born in Los Angeles, returned to Country Z at sixteen and began engaging in hacker criminal activities. He specializes in exploiting computer vulnerabilities to uncover commercial secrets and compromising information on corporate executives for blackmail, and attacking stock markets. Previously, he caused classified information leaks for ten listed companies domestically and internationally, leading to stock market collapses, and extorted over twenty small and medium-sized enterprises, with total involved amounts reaching 120 million RMB."
"He is very careful and rarely shows himself. His infiltration into Xia's Corporation likely means someone offered him a substantial price."
Xia Shang's voice grew softer, but his gaze became sharper. "He is very dangerous."
"Little Uncle, there's money to be made, shall we play a big game?" Xia Qingtian asked, draping her arm over Xia Shang's shoulder.
Xia Shang turned his head to look at Xia Qingtian, his eyes somewhat bewildered.
Two days later, at the breakfast table, Xia Qingtian said, "Dad, I don't have classes today. I want to take Little Uncle to Xia's Corporation to look around. He hasn't been there yet."
"It's Saturday today, not many people will be in the company," her father replied, looking up.
"That's precisely why it's better! Little Uncle is so socially anxious; he'll get nervous if there are too many people," Xia Qingtian said. "Lately, Little Uncle has just been working and then staying in his room. It would be good for him to get out for a bit."
"Then go ahead," Xia Father agreed.
"Can I borrow your company card? I'll return it when I'm back," Xia Qingtian asked with a smile, extending her hand.
This was her real objective.
Xia's Corporation had different access levels for employee cards. Xia Father's card represented the highest authority, capable of opening all doors.
However, for specific high-level commands, further verification such as Xia Father's fingerprint and password would be required.
After obtaining Xia Father's card, Xia Qingtian brought Xia Shang to Xia's Corporation.
Xia's Corporation was indeed much emptier on a Saturday, with only the regular security staff and a few overtime employees working on projects.
Xia Qingtian directly led Xia Shang to Xia Father's office. After swiping the card to enter, she turned on the computer.
"The password is my birthday," Xia Qingtian said, skillfully unlocking Xia Father's computer password and then making way for Xia Shang. "This computer has basic control over all company equipment. If needed, we can go directly to the server room."
"No need, this is fine," Xia Shang said, his fingers moving slightly as he expertly typed a series of commands on the keyboard.
About ten minutes later, Xia Shang finally spoke. "I've found a deliberately implanted virus used for scanning documents and system vulnerabilities."
"Can it be dealt with?" Xia Qingtian asked.
"How do you want to deal with it?" Xia Shang looked at Xia Qingtian.
"Uh..." Xia Qingtian blinked. "Can it be dealt with silently, and can we create a similar decoy virus to confuse the hacker, feeding it some false information?"
As soon as Xia Qingtian said this, she felt as though she had made a rather excessive request, as this was the kind of scenario she had only seen in movies.
"I'll try," Xia Shang said, continuing to type on the keyboard and send a series of commands.
Soon, Xia Shang had created a simulated mirrored virus and gained master control, replacing the original. "Done."
Seeing this, Xia Qingtian blinked, silently giving a thumbs-up in her mind. He was truly a valuable asset sent by the system!
She was completely impressed now.
"What's next?" Xia Shang looked at Xia Qingtian.
"Hmm..." Xia Qingtian paced around the office. "Can you check what information this person had previously accessed? And since they are investigating Xia's Corporation, why don't we investigate ourselves?"
"Alright," Xia Shang replied and began typing on the keyboard again.
This was the first time Xia Qingtian discovered how excellent Xia Shang's silent, work-focused personality was.
This time, Xia Qingtian seemed to have assigned a particularly challenging task, as Xia Shang remained silent for nearly several hours.
Xia Qingtian simply poured a glass of water for Xia Shang and placed it beside him, but the water remained untouched.
"Done," Xia Shang said, turning to look at Xia Qingtian.
Xia Qingtian immediately leaned in to look. After reading just a few lines, she was completely stunned.
These were not just corporate loopholes. Two directors and three senior executives were secretly embezzling company funds, and some projects even involved fraudulent activities.
These individuals were all people Xia Father trusted the most, with one being a close friend of decades.
There were also accounting discrepancies that had been suppressed due to breaches of contract.
If these matters were exposed, Xia's Corporation would be severely weakened, if not collapse.
"These issues must be resolved before the anniversary celebration," Xia Qingtian said with a stern expression.
With only a week left, the task was urgent and demanding. Xia Qingtian needed to plan carefully.
Xia Shang didn't quite understand these matters. He only knew that the Xia family treated him well and that he would help wherever needed without hesitation.
Thus, Xia Shang unknowingly boarded Xia Qingtian's ship, beginning to help her organize various documents and files.
Xia Qingtian did not intend to inform Xia Father about these matters at this time.
On Monday, Xia Qingtian instructed Xia Shang to create a virtual IP address and send evidence of the three executives' embezzlement directly to their private email addresses.
They were given three days to rectify all the company's accounting loopholes, or face the consequences.
This immediately caused panic among some.
The amount embezzled by these three executives was not large, and two of them had just started down the wrong path before receiving this stern warning.
Replenishing the funds was not difficult; even by selling assets and borrowing a bit, they managed to do so within the stipulated time.
The two directors were more problematic. One director held a key position in the company and had not only tampered with the accounts but had also used force to suppress several projects involving contract violations.
Xia Qingtian first had Xia Shang thoroughly investigate this director's assets. She discovered that this individual seemed to be preparing to transfer assets abroad, and his total assets and liquid funds were insufficient to cover the deficit. Xia Qingtian then decided to send an anonymous report to Xia Father's email.
At this point, calling the police was the only option.
As for the last director, he held fifteen percent of Xia's Corporation's shares and had significant influence on the board. Years ago, he had claimed to trust Xia Father and retired from the company's management.
Now, it seemed like a shrewd move.
He had withdrawn from management, but his heart remained fixed on a position within Xia's Corporation, and he had nurtured those who acted as parasites, working from the inside to hollow out Xia's Corporation!
Xia Qingtian decided to meet this person personally.