AIL 6.0 and MISP-LEA: Empowering LEAs with Direct Access to a Data Lake of Dark Web and Cybercriminal Information

We are thrilled to announce the integration of the latest AIL 6.0 release into the MISP-LEA ecosystem, enabling Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to request and gain direct access to a comprehensive data lake containing dark web crawled information along with cybercriminal forums and social network collected information spanning two years. This development marks a significant milestone in streamlining investigative processes and enhancing cybersecurity resilience.

What is AIL 6.0?

AIL 6.0, the latest version of the AIL project, brings groundbreaking capabilities to detect, analyze, and investigate leaked information from a variety of sources. With its advanced modules, enhanced performance, and robust support for large-scale datasets, AIL 6.0 is designed to meet the growing demands of modern investigations.

Read more about the AIL 6.0 release here.

AIL 6.0 correlation interface

How Does MISP-LEA Fit In?

MISP-LEA is a specialized initiative under the MISP ecosystem tailored for Law Enforcement Agencies. It provides a secure and efficient interface for LEAs to collaborate, share intelligence, and access critical data for their operations.

With the integration of AIL 6.0, MISP-LEA now offers:

  1. Direct Access to a Data Lake: LEAs can request access to a centralized data lake containing dark web crawled information along with cybercriminal forums and social network collected information spanning two years. Access to this data is strictly restricted to Law Enforcement Agencies.
  2. Enhanced Search and Analysis: Leveraging AIL’s powerful analysis tools, investigators can efficiently filter, correlate, and extract actionable intelligence from the data.
  3. Additional Monitoring and Crawling Requests: LEAs with access to AIL can request additional monitoring, crawling, or gathering of information from specific social networks or Tor hidden services to support their investigations.
  4. Secure and Compliant Environment: All operations within MISP-LEA adhere to strict security and privacy regulations. The entire system is hosted in Luxembourg within the CIRCL infrastructure, without relying on any cloud or third-party services, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data.

How to Request Access

To request access to the AIL-powered data lake, LEAs need to follow these simple steps:

  1. Create a MISP-LEA Account: Register for an account on the MISP-LEA platform.
  2. Approval and Onboarding: Once your request is approved, you will receive onboarding instructions to connect securely to MISP and the AIL data lake.

Why This Matters

The integration of AIL 6.0 with MISP-LEA addresses critical challenges faced by LEAs in accessing and analyzing information from the dark web and cybercriminal platforms. It empowers investigators with this external tool and data needed to:

  • Uncover cybercrime activities.
  • Identify and track malicious actors.
  • Support or validate evidence-based prosecution.

This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting LEAs with cutting-edge solutions to combat cyber threats effectively.

Training - Tuesday, 4th February 2025

As part of this initiative, a one-day training session will be held at CIRCL, exclusively for law enforcement agencies (LEAs). The training will focus on demonstrating and teaching the effective use of the MISP-LEA infrastructure, including the AIL data lake. If you are working for a LEA, you can register at the following location: https://pretix.eu/circl/fkq78/.

For more information, visit MISP-LEA or contact us at info@misp-lea.org.