Noodle Rat Scenario: Tech Unicorn Algorithm Theft

DataFlow Technologies: AI unicorn startup, 280 engineers, pre-IPO valuation $5B

APT • NoodleRAT

STAKES

Proprietary AI algorithms + Pre-IPO valuation + Competitive advantage + Investor confidence

HOOK

DataFlow is preparing for IPO launch when engineers notice their development workstations showing subtle performance indicators despite comprehensive security scans finding no threats. Advanced fileless malware is operating entirely in memory, providing competitors invisible surveillance of breakthrough AI algorithms and pre-IPO intellectual property.

PRESSURE

IPO roadshow begins Monday - algorithm theft threatens $5B valuation and investor confidence

FRONT • 150 minutes • Expert

DataFlow Technologies: AI unicorn startup, 280 engineers, pre-IPO valuation $5B

APT • NoodleRAT

NPCs

• CTO Dr. Sarah Kim: Leading IPO preparation with invisible memory-resident surveillance affecting proprietary AI development
• Security Engineer Michael Foster: Investigating advanced fileless espionage with no file-based detection capabilities
• Principal AI Scientist Jennifer Martinez: Reporting unauthorized access to breakthrough algorithms and machine learning models
• IPO Coordinator Robert Chen: Assessing investor disclosure requirements and competitive intelligence protection

SECRETS

• AI engineers received sophisticated tech industry recruitment emails containing advanced fileless surveillance payloads
• Competitors have invisible memory-resident surveillance of breakthrough AI algorithms and pre-IPO strategic planning
• Proprietary machine learning models and IPO valuation secrets have been systematically stolen through undetectable fileless techniques