Crackdown on prepaid cell phones

Criminals long ago got a whiff that law enforcement could not trace or track them if they purchase these phones at a retail or discount store. Of course, the privacy sirens are raising a stir about this new development, but they should know that law enforcement will still have to pursue court orders to get the information, just as usual. Drug dealers, terrorists, gang members, and white-collar criminals should be very concerned about this development. Law-abiding citizens should not. http://lnkd.in/KmQZhf

'Scareware' ads proliferate across Internet

People terrified of a malicious virus destroying their computer systems are purchasing useless software that its unscrupulous sellers say will protect their computers from infection. Scareware is booming, and criminals are becoming rich from selling it. Would you fall for this ploy? http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2010-06-07-scareware07_ST_N.htm

How much does computer forensics cost

http://tinyshop.us/2010/05/how-much-does-computer-forensics-cost/

Guide to starting a computer forensics career

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Tips on how to learn computer forensics on your own.

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While this article says you can start out learning computer forensics on your own - I did - you will soon have to take courses from one of the major vendors - AccessData for FTK (Forensic Toolkit), Guidance Software for EnCase, Prodiscover, etc. Without formal training, you will never be seriously taken in court, and will find it very difficult to compete for customers.

Printer forensics

Typically, printers not attached to computers with built-in hard drives have proprietary software running, usually of the Linux or Unix flavor. If a user has another Linux or Unix computer on that network, he might be able to see one or more volumes at that IP address, and perhaps copy those files.

Computer forensic examiners who have processed a few of these type printers pulled the hard drives and imaged them the old-fashioned way. Analysis of the hard drives in the scanner/copiers found full copies and fragments of many of the documents that had been scanned.

Some other interesting info I ran across:

"Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method that will enable authorities to trace documents to specific printers, a technique law-enforcement agencies could use to investigate counterfeiting, forgeries and homeland security matters. The technique uses two methods to trace a document: first, by analyzing a document to identify characteristics that are unique for each printer, and second by designing printers to purposely embed individualized characteristics in documents. The technique currently focuses on laser printers but eventually will be expanded to inkjet printers, said Edward J. Delp, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue."

Full article here:

http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/node/4363

Ever wonder what kind of data a copier stores?

EVERYTHING!!! http://fb.me/wBmzfry3

Presenting electronic and computer forensics evidence in court

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Become a computer forensics expert

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Church Security Vigilantes

This organization just posted a page on a video posted by a Christianity Today expert regarding armed... http://bit.ly/9Os4cy

Bet you can't watch these soldier's surprise homecomings without shedding a tear!...

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Trends in Computer Forensics

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How to create your own free computer forensics kit on a USB drive

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Forensic hard drive imaging

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10 Key Responsibilities of Computer Forensics

A computer forensics' job involves conducting investigations, data ... http://bit.ly/cHrTtL

The 50 Riskiest Cities For Cybercrime

Did your hometown make the list? http://preview.tinyurl.com/ykjg6zr

Attorneys are from Mars, Computer Forensics People are from Pluto

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Cyberthieves stealing from large percentage of small businesses

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46 clues your partner is having an affair

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TigerText iPhone app helps adulterers cheat by deleting messages

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How cybercriminals invade social networks, companies

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Very informative web site on computer forensics and e-discovery, aimed at attorneys

www.craigball.com

Computer forensics for Denver area lawyers - CLE

 

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How Prisoners Harass Their Victims Using Facebook

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1964916,00.html#ixzz0g5wOke91

Criminals targeting unaware taxpayers who want tax help

Tax time is upon us, and we are all desperate to read up on and learn about the new stuff we need to know to save money on our taxes.

Criminals are taking advantage of that thirst for tax season info by sending out phishing e-mails that could cause you a lot of problems.

What could we do to alert folks to these dangers so they can protect themselves before they fall victim to them?

Reference: The Tech Herald, Tax season kicks off with a wave of related scams, retrieved 7 February 2010 from http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201005/5177/Tax-season-kicks-off-with-a-wave-of-related-scams.

Facebook viewed as riskiest social network by companies

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Would it interest you if one of your friends posted on your Facebook page that his ex-girlfriend had cheated on him?

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Need a job?

Cybercriminals are hiring; pay $180 for every 1,000 computers infected! http://ping.fm/uW3p6

Foreigners computers spy on our country!

http://www.rnw.nl/africa/article/social-networking-sites-used-foreign-intelligence-services.

McAfee: Big Business Under Constant Cyber Attack

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PI Magazine

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Check out Colorado House Bill 10-1012.

This is a bill to make surveillance illegal. www.statebillinfo.com/bills/bills/10/1012_01.pdf

Securing smartphones

How to lock down handhelds running third-party apps http://ping.fm/tx9Xg

Convicted by your own computer

Digital evidence finds its way into more court actions. http://ecsinvestigations.com/convicted-computer/

Google Hackers Targeted Source Code of More Than 30 Companies

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Viral Email Destroys Career and Embarrasses Employer

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New Tableau Imaging software ...

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Online threats get smarter and nastier

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Why Twitter will endure

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/weekinreview/03carr.html?pagewanted=1