Dark Web
The evolution of a key tool in law enforcement
Is law enforcement prepared to investigate financial crimes in the virtual world?
Investigators need specialized training and tools to fight the unique challenges of dark web criminal activity
An in-depth look at how FTK 8 can help your investigations
“Our message to criminals on the dark web is this: You can try to hide in the furthest reaches of the internet, but the Justice Department will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes”
Agents also seized $661,900 in cash, 25 tangible Bitcoin coins worth 174 Bitcoin, gold- and silver-colored bars and a gold-colored coin
Operation Dark HunTor crossed three continents and involved dozens of U.S. and international law enforcement agencies
This wasn’t the first time hackers infiltrated the agency’s computer systems; hackers seized control of the police dispatch system and other data in 2018
Connecting disparate systems helps agencies gain efficiencies, leverage data
With the right approach, officers can use tools they already have to track, catch online criminals
Agencies that familiarize themselves with extremists’ cyber haunts stand a better chance of uncovering potential problems before they materialize
Prosecutors say Bryan Herrell settled more than 20,000 disputes between sellers and buyers of guns, drugs, stolen identities and other illegal items
Criminals are turning to a new platform – cryptocurrency – to hide money, making it nearly impossible for local and state agencies to investigate
Police investigations into drug trafficking need to rapidly transform to address the changing landscape of opioid distribution
Courtesy of Blockchain Intelligence Group
Cryptocurrency is the favored way for criminals to pay for illegal weapons and drugs. Do you know how to follow this new money trail?
Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking
Simple, portable and leaving little trace, technology is increasingly being used for commercial sexual exploitation
Law enforcement is often behind the criminals in terms of technology; here’s what you need to know to stay ahead of the game
