Company:PRODAFT

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Short description: Swiss cyber threat intelligence company
PRODAFT
PRODAFT SARL
TypePrivate
IndustryGlobal fight against cyber crime groups and CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material)
Founded2012
Headquarters
Switzerland[1]
Number of employees
51-200 employees (2021)
Websitehttps://www.prodaft.com

PRODAFT (Proactive Defense Against Future Threats) is a Swiss cyber threat intelligence company primarily known for its global fight against CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and cyber crime.[2] It was founded in 2012 and currently has operational offices in Switzerland, Netherlands, and Turkey.[3] PRODAFT had published numerous Threat Intelligence reports publicly[4] regarding high-end cybercrime groups such as Fin7/Carbanak, Silverfish, LockBit, FluBot,[5] and others.[6][7][8]

As part of "Top 100 Swiss Startups" event by VentureLab, PRODAFT has been elected as the "Public's Choice" in the field of Security in Switzerland.[9]

In 2020, PRODAFT launched a website to track down pedophiles on the web and show their locations in real-time.[10] Pedophiles were shown on a world-map while they are downloading or watching CSAM online.[11] In 2021, the map is removed from the site as it was not possible for authorized bodies and agencies to utilize any of the personal data (IP address and location) indicated on PEDOMAP project for the purpose of locating/investigating a suspect, due to policy regulations and rules of engagement in respective countries.[12][13]

References

  1. Broersma, Matthew (26 April 2021). "Massive 'Parcel Delivery' SMS Scam Campaign Hits UK". Silicon UK. https://www.silicon.co.uk/security/cyberwar/parcel-delivery-scam-uk-394141. 
  2. "A deep dive into the operations of the LockBit ransomware group". ZDNet. https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-deep-dive-into-the-operations-of-the-lockbit-ransomware-group/. 
  3. "Security Vendors Sound the Alarm on LockBit Ransomware's Return". Dark Reading. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/security-vendors-sound-the-alarm-on-lockbit-ransomware-s-return. 
  4. "SilverFish: Swiss researchers identify threat actor with links to SolarWinds hack". Computing. https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4028797/silverfish-swiss-researchers-identify-threat-actor-links-solarwinds-hack. 
  5. "Flubot Android malware now spreads via fake security updates" (in en-us). Bleeping Computer. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flubot-android-malware-now-spreads-via-fake-security-updates/. 
  6. "Swiss Firm Says It Has Accessed Servers of a SolarWinds Hacker". Bloomberg News. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-20/swiss-firm-says-it-has-accessed-servers-of-a-solarwinds-hacker. 
  7. "Massive FluBot Botnet Infects 60,000 Android Smartphones". The Record by Recorded Future. https://therecord.media/massive-flubot-botnet-infects-60000-android-smartphones/. 
  8. "Telecom Cyber Security Solution Market – Major Technology Giants in Buzz Again | Kaspersky, Huntsman Security". The Manomet Current. https://manometcurrent.com/telecom-cyber-security-solution-market-major-technology-giants-in-buzz-again-kaspersky-huntsman-security/. 
  9. "Top 100 Swiss Startup Award". Computerworld. https://www.computerworld.ch/business/start-ups/planted-foods-innovativsten-start-up-schweiz-gekuert-2695712.html. 
  10. "Announcement from the official Twiiter handle". @PRODAFT. https://twitter.com/prodaft/status/1282619494192549888?lang=en. 
  11. "Pedomap.live Disclaimer". Pedomap.live. https://pedomap.live/. 
  12. "Pedofilleri tespit eden sistem PedoMap nedir?". https://arifakgun.net/pedomap. 
  13. "Sahte otel sitelerinin 72 saat içinde kapatılmasını sağlıyoruz" (in Turkish). Turizm Ajansı. https://www.turizmajansi.com/haber/zeki-emir-demirci-sahte-otel-sitelerinin-72-saat-icinde-kapatilmasini-sagliyoruz-h46899.