This webinar will focus on the state of ransomware in August 2021 related criminal communities, nuances of extortion, and other information of value to investigators, digital forensic examiners, and prosecutors confronted with the onslaught of this crime.  Please join our presenters as they dissect the technical and the criminal justice challenges as this problem continues … Continue reading What Criminal Justice Practitioners Should Know About Ransomware in 2021

Join a team of experts from the NW3C as they provide thoughtful and detailed answers to the CTF questions you submit. Head over to nw3.ctfd.io and click the link on the home page to submit any question regarding CTF, digital forensics, cyber investigations, or information security and a panel of NW3C experts will provide answers during this live … Continue reading Capture The Flag: Asked and Answered!

In today’s world, social media dominates the way people communicate and it's where criminals exploit users. In many instances, evidence has been lost from online platforms such as Snapchat, Kik, and Facebook during an investigation because the evidence wasn't preserved.  In this class, we'll discuss the importance of preservation letters and how they can play … Continue reading Preservation Letters & Their Vital Role in any Investigation

Mobile devices provide a wealth of digital evidence. They can indicate where devices have been, what they’ve done, who they’ve communicated with, when and why. Keeping up with technology is currently a challenge and will remain a challenge for years to come. iOS and Android platforms are constantly being updated on a regular basis, which … Continue reading Using GrayKey To Expedite Your Investigations

Collecting actionable insights from handwritten documents takes time, resources, and a skilled eye. In many cases, check images, deposit slips, and other handwritten forms come by the thousands.   The ScanWriter team will demonstrate the latest hyperautomation technology that captures and converts handwriting from any document into Excel or Business Intelligence analytics with accuracy. Join this … Continue reading Advancements in Handwriting Recognition for Financial Investigators