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Add docs explaining how to seek expert help for forensic analysis #476

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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion README.md
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Expand Up @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ MVT supports using public [indicators of compromise (IOCs)](https://github.com/m
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> Reliable and comprehensive digital forensic support and triage requires access to non-public indicators, research and threat intelligence.
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>Such support is available to civil society through [Amnesty International's Security Lab](https://www.amnesty.org/en/tech/) or through our forensic partnership with [Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline](https://www.accessnow.org/help/).
>Such support is available to civil society through [Amnesty International's Security Lab](https://securitylab.amnesty.org/get-help/?c=mvt_docs) or through our forensic partnership with [Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline](https://www.accessnow.org/help/).

More information about using indicators of compromise with MVT is available in the [documentation](https://docs.mvt.re/en/latest/iocs/).

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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion docs/introduction.md
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Expand Up @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ MVT supports using [indicators of compromise (IOCs)](https://github.com/mvt-proj

Reliable and comprehensive digital forensic support and triage requires access to non-public indicators, research and threat intelligence.

Such support is available to civil society through [Amnesty International's Security Lab](https://securitylab.amnesty.org/contact-us/) or [Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline](https://www.accessnow.org/help/).
Such support is available to civil society through [Amnesty International's Security Lab](https://securitylab.amnesty.org/get-help/?c=mvt_docs) or [Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline](https://www.accessnow.org/help/).

More information about using indicators of compromise with MVT is available in the [documentation](iocs.md).

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12 changes: 12 additions & 0 deletions mvt/common/command.py
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Expand Up @@ -160,6 +160,17 @@ def module_init(self, module: MVTModule) -> None:
def finish(self) -> None:
raise NotImplementedError

def _show_support_message(self) -> None:
support_message = "Please seek reputable expert help if you have serious concerns about a possible spyware attack. Such support is available to human rights defenders and civil society through Amnesty International's Security Lab at https://securitylab.amnesty.org/get-help/?c=mvt"
if self.detected_count == 0:
self.log.info(
f"NOTE:\nUsing MVT with public indicators of compromise (IOCs) WILL NOT automatically detect advanced attacks.\n\n{support_message}"
)
else:
self.log.warning(
f"NOTE:\nDetected indicators of compromise. Only expert review can confirm if the detected indicators are signs of an attack.\n\n{support_message}"
)

def run(self) -> None:
try:
self.init()
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self._store_timeline()
self._store_info()
self._show_support_message()
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