Cybercrime Investigation & Digital Forensics
Evidence-driven investigations. Technical attribution. Legal-grade documentation. Protecting organizations and uncovering truth in the digital landscape.
Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive cybersecurity services designed for incident response, evidence integrity, and technical investigation.
Cybercrime Investigation
Technical investigation of digital crime incidents including fraud, impersonation, unauthorized access, and online threats with focus on attribution and evidence preservation.
Digital Forensic Analysis
Forensic examination of digital devices and artifacts with emphasis on data integrity validation, trace recovery, and documentation suitable for legal proceedings.
Malware Analysis
In-depth behavioral and static analysis of malicious software, including reverse engineering to assess capabilities, persistence mechanisms, and compromise indicators.
Dark Web Intelligence
Monitoring and analysis of dark web sources for leaked credentials, threat actor profiling, infrastructure mapping, and deanonymization through operational security failures.
Mobile Forensics
Comprehensive forensic examination of Android and iOS devices including data extraction, application artifact analysis, and deleted data recovery.
Penetration Testing
Network and web application security testing through controlled attack simulations, vulnerability assessment, and external-to-internal attack path mapping.
Investigation Process
A structured, methodical approach ensuring evidence integrity and actionable intelligence at every stage.
Evidence Intake & Scope Definition
Initial assessment of incident scope, available evidence, and investigation objectives. Establishing chain of custody protocols and defining deliverables.
Acquisition & Integrity Validation
Forensic acquisition of digital evidence with cryptographic hashing to ensure integrity, admissibility, and complete chain of custody documentation.
Analysis & Correlation
Technical analysis of acquired evidence, pattern recognition, timeline reconstruction, and correlation of findings across multiple data sources.
Reporting & Recommendations
Comprehensive documentation of findings with clear conclusions, actionable recommendations, and legal-grade reporting when required.
Professional Services
Specialized cybersecurity services tailored for businesses, legal teams, and individuals facing complex digital challenges.
Cybercrime Investigation
Technical investigation of digital crime incidents involving fraud, impersonation, unauthorized access, and online threats. Focus on attribution, timelines, and evidence preservation with documentation suitable for legal proceedings.
Digital Forensics
Forensic examination of devices and digital artifacts. Integrity validation through cryptographic hashing, trace recovery from deleted or hidden data, and comprehensive analysis of computers, mobile devices, and cloud storage.
Malware Reverse Engineering
Behavioral and static analysis of malicious software. Reverse engineering of binaries to understand functionality, persistence mechanisms, C2 communication, and data exfiltration methods with IOC extraction.
Dark Web Intelligence
Intelligence gathering from dark web marketplaces, forums, and hidden services. Threat actor profiling, infrastructure mapping, and monitoring of underground activity relevant to ongoing investigations.
Mobile Forensics
Comprehensive forensic examination of Android and iOS devices. Physical and logical data extraction, application artifact analysis, encrypted container examination, and communication pattern analysis.
OSINT & HUMINT Integration
Open-source intelligence gathering combined with human intelligence for real-world investigations. Social media analysis, public records correlation, data leak mining, and multi-source intelligence fusion.
Penetration Testing & Red Team
Network and web application security testing through controlled attack simulations. Vulnerability assessment, exploit research, social engineering simulations, and comprehensive security posture evaluation.
Entity Profile
"Every crime leaves a digital trace. My work focuses on finding it, analyzing it, and turning it into actionable intelligence."
Nikolaos Kranidiotis is the founder and CEO of RIA (Reconnaissance Investigation Agency), an independent cybercrime investigation and penetration testing firm based in Athens, Greece. His mission is to uncover the truth, protect organizations, and fight back against cybercrime with precision and intelligence.
With 137+ cases investigated, Nikolaos specializes in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics, including tracking financial fraud, scams, and investment crimes; dark web intelligence, deanonymization, and threat actor attribution; malware analysis and reverse engineering; and mobile forensics for Android and iOS devices.
His technical expertise extends to penetration testing and red team operations, encompassing network and web application security testing, exploit research and vulnerability assessment, social engineering simulations, and external-to-internal attack path mapping.
Starting in cyber investigations at age 15, Nikolaos brings a unique background bridging traditional criminology and cyber forensics. As CEO, he leads RIA with a commitment to professionalism, trust, and results.
Core Values
Precision
Meticulous attention to detail in every investigation. Technical accuracy and methodological rigor in all analytical work.
Integrity
Adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct. Maintaining chain of custody and evidence integrity throughout investigations.
Intelligence
Application of advanced technical knowledge and investigative tradecraft. Continuous adaptation to evolving threat landscapes.
Technical Expertise
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Inquiry Guidelines
For the most efficient response, please include the following information in your initial contact:
- Brief description of the incident or concern
- Approximate timeline of events
- Available evidence (emails, logs, screenshots)
- Preferred method and time for callback