freenovelworld Chapter 318 We have a clue!
Chapter 318 We have a clue!
As the investigation deepened, Su Ming felt that the complexity of the matter had exceeded their expectations. The suspicious data transmission records showed a precise and covert level of technology, clearly not a simple hacking operation.
"This is definitely not a coincidence," the young researcher said, a hint of fear in his voice.
"You're right." Su Ming's tone grew serious. "Someone is orchestrating this. We must find out who it is and why."
The entire laboratory fell into an invisible tension. Although they had temporarily solved the power problem, they now had a bigger question. This invisible threat was hanging over their heads and could come again at any time.
Su Ming secretly decided: no matter who his opponent was, he would not give up easily. He knew that only by finding the truth behind the scenes could they truly resolve this crisis.
"What should we do next?" the young researcher asked in a low voice, his eyes full of anticipation.
Su Ming pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "Continue to investigate. We must thoroughly understand the cause and effect of this interference."
Su Ming's resolve grew even stronger. He knew that their next move would determine whether they could emerge from this crisis, and he was ready to face the challenge.
Su Ming's eyes darted across the screen, his fingers tapping away at the keyboard reflexively, not wanting to waste a second. Each data analysis was like peeling back a layer of mystery, always revealing a deeper mystery. The young researcher stared at the screen nervously, sweat already beading on his forehead.
"I found something," the young researcher suddenly said, his tone a little excited, but more uneasy. "This is a record of an external access... just before the power fluctuation."
"Outside?" Su Ming's brow furrowed, his heartbeat quickening. His intuition told him this was no ordinary intrusion. The attacker's goal was clear, and their actions were extremely precise, leaving almost no trace. If they hadn't been closely monitoring the power system, this intrusion would have gone completely unnoticed.
"Can you trace the source?" Su Ming's voice was low and a little anxious.
"We're already tracking them, but they're very cunning. The signal has jumped many times, so it's not easy to locate them." The young researcher's fingers danced on the keyboard, his brow furrowed.
Su Ming was silent for a moment, his mind rapidly weighing his next move. He knew time was running out, and the other party had clearly glimpsed something crucial. The question now was, what exactly did they want? Data, or destruction?
"They might strike again." Su Ming's voice was calm. Although the pressure within him weighed on his shoulders like a mountain, he had to appear calm, especially in front of his team. "We must be prepared for the next possible invasion."
The young researcher nodded, but Su Ming could see the tension and fear in his stiff expression. "Do you think this could be a more serious attack?"
"It's very likely." Su Ming said bluntly, "If they just wanted to test our defense system, they might not bother to hide their whereabouts. Now that they have entered, we must consider their next move."
The young researcher's expression changed slightly, and he obviously realized the seriousness of the situation.
At this moment, a thought flashed through Su Ming's mind. He had never fully trusted any system, especially those firewalls and encryption protocols that claimed to be "absolutely secure." In his view, any system could be breached. The only thing he could rely on was his ever-vigilant heart.
"Keep tracking it. No matter where this clue leads, we have to give it a try." Su Ming said in a firm tone. He already had a rough plan in his mind.
Meanwhile, Su Ming's mind was filled with speculation and conjecture. He couldn't help but think of the previous power anomaly and the malfunction of the experimental equipment. Were they coincidences? Or was this all connected to this invasion?
This suspicion weighed heavily on his heart. He knew that an organization's weaknesses were often not exposed in the open, but hidden in seemingly insignificant details. The other party clearly understood their operating procedures intimately, perhaps even having been lurking in their systems for a long time.
"I have an idea." Su Ming suddenly spoke, with a shrewd gleam in his eyes.
The young researcher looked up at him in confusion.
"Perhaps we could set up a decoy," Su Ming said slowly, beginning to work out the details in his mind. "If they're truly snooping through our data, then they're bound to be interested in our core projects. We could deliberately create some seemingly important data to attract their attention."
"You mean, deliberately letting them take the bait?" The young researcher obviously didn't fully understand Su Ming's idea.
Su Ming nodded, his eyes firm. "Yes, we can design a fake database and put some seemingly real but meaningless information in it. That way, when they invade again, we can track their movements and maybe even discover their true purpose."
A hint of excitement appeared on the young researcher's face. This was obviously a bold plan, but also full of risks.
“Isn’t this too dangerous? If the other party finds out we’ve set a trap, they might become more cautious or even fight back.” There was a hint of hesitation in the young researcher’s voice.
Su Ming shook his head slightly and analyzed calmly, "We don't have a better choice now. The enemy has already invaded us, and we don't know their purpose yet. Instead of passively defending, it's better to take the initiative. Only in this way can we seize the initiative."
The young researcher was silent for a few seconds, then finally nodded. "Okay, I believe you."
Su Ming immediately began laying out their plan. They had devised a set of fake experimental data, disguising it as valuable core project documents. The data appeared incredibly authentic, even closely aligned with their actual project progress. However, in reality, the core algorithms and key technologies within the data had been deliberately tampered with, rendering it worthless.
"In this way, we can lure the snake out of its hole." Su Ming stared at the virtual database on the screen, secretly hoping in his heart.
After the plan was finalized, Su Ming and the young researcher fell into a brief silence. The atmosphere in the lab grew even more tense. Every keystroke became incredibly clear, as if hinting at an impending storm.
"Next, we can only wait." Su Ming said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with complex emotions of anxiety and anticipation.
The process of waiting was the most agonizing. As time ticked by, Su Ming's mood grew heavier. He knew they had exposed themselves to the enemy. The question now was whether the enemy would take the bait.
The young researcher monitored the data transmission, glancing at Su Ming from time to time, as if seeking some kind of comfort. Their plan was very thorough, but no one could predict what would happen next.
Just as Su Ming was beginning to feel anxious, the computer screen suddenly flickered. A new intrusion warning appeared on their surveillance system. The intruder was on the move again!
"They're coming!" the young researcher whispered excitedly.
Su Ming's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately threw himself into the tracking task. "Remain calm. We must track their movements this time."
The intrusion was incredibly fast, and the enemy had already begun infiltrating almost as soon as their trap was activated. This precise timing sent a chill down Su Ming's spine. The enemy had clearly been lying in wait around their system, awaiting their every move.
"They are reading our forged core data!" The young researcher could hardly hide his excitement.
Su Ming, however, showed no emotion. He was well aware of the other party's cunning. This step was just the beginning; the next step of tracking was the key.
"See where they will transmit the data." Su Ming's voice was calm and decisive, his fingers kept operating on the keyboard, trying to catch any clues of the other party transmitting data.
A few minutes later, they finally captured the intruder's data stream. The intruder was transmitting data through multiple layers of encrypted channels, but Su Ming's team had already prepared countermeasures and immediately locked down some of the jump nodes.
"We have a clue!" shouted the young researcher, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Su Ming didn't relax immediately, instead concentrating on tracking the opponent's every move. He knew this was only the first step, and they were far from completely seizing the initiative. But now, at least they knew the opponent's whereabouts.
"This is just the beginning," Su Ming muttered to himself, a look of determination in his eyes. His goal wasn't just to fend off the invasion, but to uncover the secrets behind it.
The air in the lab seemed to freeze. Everyone held their breath, awaiting Su Ming's further instructions. His mind raced, searching for the next breakthrough. He knew the real battle had just begun.
Time slipped by in a tense atmosphere, the air in the lab practically frozen as everyone's gaze was fixed on Su Ming and his screen. Su Ming's fingers continued to pound away at the keyboard, each key stroke crucial to the unfolding situation. His mind raced, trying to discern the enemy's true intentions from the smallest clues. He couldn't help but ponder: Was this intrusion merely a test, or was there a deeper agenda?
"The target is still jumping within the encrypted channel, seemingly trying to confuse us." The young researcher's voice was a little uneasy. He stared closely at the data stream on the screen, but the increasingly complex jump paths made him begin to feel anxious.