Dark Web Investigations
Dark Web Investigations
Topics Covered:
- Dark Web Overview & History
- The Tor Browser
- Creating Virtual Boxes
- Popular Illicit Market Places
- Cryptocurrency, Wallets, and ATM Machines
- Blockchain Technology Overview
- Establishing Covert Accounts
- Pastebins & Forums
- Localizing Investigations
- Tracking Resources
- In-depth Practical Exercises
Course Overview:
Criminals are increasingly utilizing the Dark Web to conduct their illicit activities ranging from narcotic trafficking, contract murders and weapons smuggling to fraudulent scams, various child crimes, and contract hackers.
Law Enforcement Investigators should have a basic understanding of the different types of the web to include the surface web, deep web, and the dark web. This course will include detailed information on popular “Marketplaces” where most criminal activity occurs.
Class participants will learn various ways to access the dark web with an emphasis on operational security. Complete covert backstopping is key to remaining anonymous and protecting the identity of the officer while doing cases on the dark web.
Cryptocurrency is utilized as a method of payment on the dark web. Bitcoin, Monero, and Zcash are preferred payment types on many marketplaces. Class participants will learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency wallets.
Live demonstrations on various marketplaces will be provided. The participants will have the opportunity to establish covert dark web accounts and explore through the dark web on tablets provided for the students applying what they learned.