Training Delivery - Webinar

Sextortion

This webinar will dive into one of the fastest growing crimes in the world sextortion. While the younger and most vulnerable generation is often targeted, sextortion has no limits for victims and the results are harrowing. From large financial loss, to unwittingly becoming a money mule/accomplice, to suicide, the impact of sextortion is far reaching. Best practices for an investigation into sextortion will be covered, as well as methods of community engagement to help mitigate the threat of sextortion. Case studies will be shown, as well as contingencies for state and local law enforcement work with federal and international partners.

Presented by:
Kevin Hendricks, Detective, City of New Brunswick, NJ, Police Department

Crime Data In Rural Communities: What's Out There and How Can I Use it? Webinar

On Thursday, July 18, at 2:00pm ET, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA’s) Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) is hosting a webinar on crime analysis best practices, lessons learned, and available crime data.

Attendees will hear from Jessica Herbert, Founder and CEO of IDEA Analytics and former law enforcement, the Bureau of Justice Assistance Crime Analyst in Residence Program, and the Justice Counts Program. During the event, attendees will:

Unlocking the Power of OSINT: Advanced Searching Techniques for Law Enforcement Investigators and Analysts

Are you a law enforcement professional seeking to sharpen your investigative skills in the digital age? Look no further! Our upcoming webinar will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to excel in online investigations using Google, Bing, and others. During this webinar, you will learn how to master advanced queries, including how to create precise Google and Bing "dorks" (advanced search queries) to uncover specific online mentions. You will also discover techniques to limit searches to specific parameters, such as keywords in titles, URLs, or results from specific domains. Utilizing these techniques, you can cut through the clutter and advertisements, identifying posts mentioning individuals, locations, companies, or specific events with pinpoint accuracy. This webinar will include brand new instruction on how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT 4, Bing Copilot, and Google Gemini to streamline your efforts.

Presented by:
Megan Munoz, Intelligence Specialist, NW3C

Transnational Gift Card Scam and Money Laundering Investigation

Case synopsis of a Transnational Gift Card Scam laundering $26 million in fraudulently obtained gift cards through major retailers across the United States. Suspects were targeting victims with multiple different scams (Grandparent Scam, Arrest Warrant Scam, Apple Scam, Norton Anti-virus Scam, Publishers Clearing House Scams, and more). Victims were told to purchase Walmart and Target gift cards and provide the card information over the phone to the Scammers. Scammers would electronically transmit the cards to money mules across the U.S. and the cards were redeemed for Apple Products and other gift cards.

Presented by:
Detective Jeff Prater, Colleyville, TX, Police Department Special Investigations Unit, US Secret Service Cyber Crimes Task Force.

NW3C does not share webinar attendees' personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

The content, views, and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the individual presenters and do not represent official policy, opinions, or view of NW3C

Using Autopsy to Triage Systems

In this webinar, we will explore the features in Autopsy that can be used to triage a system. We will start with a brief intro to Autopsy then look at the following Triage features: Ingest File Filters/Profiles, Autopsy Live Triage Drive and Autopsy Logical Imager. These features can help with the triage of systems and determine if a deeper dive is warranted. A demonstration of the features will be part of the presentation.

Presented by:
Mark McKinnon, Senior Security Analyst, Sleuthkit Labs

NW3C does not share webinar attendees personally identifiable information with any third party without opt-in consent given during registration.

The content, views, and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the individual presenters and do not represent official policy, opinions, or view of NW3C.

Using Community-Based Strategies to Drive Down Violent Crime: The DOJ Roadmap and How to Receive Free TTA

In recent years, communities across the country have experienced substantial increases in gun violence. While some cities have made progress in reducing these crimes, pressing concerns remain for residents, community and business leaders, law enforcement and city officials, prosecutors, public health providers, and more. In response to these concerns, the United States Department of Justice launched the Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap (Roadmap).

Student Engagement: Building Positive Relationships to Improve School Safety Knowledge College

An essential role of school resource officers and other school-based security professionals is providing a safe and secure environment that promotes student success. A fundamental principle in providing for this safety is developing positive student-officer engagement aimed at building relationships that support school safety through prevention and intervention, thereby reducing the need for criminal enforcement action.

NDCAC Resources for Law Enforcement in the Digital Age

The NDCAC is a national center established under the Department of Justice designed to help facilitate technical knowledge management, to foster the sharing of solutions and know-how among law enforcement agencies. Their mission is to strengthen law enforcement's relationships with the communications industry, leverage/share the collective technical knowledge and resources of the law enforcement community, and address challenges posed to law enforcement by advanced communications services and technologies. This one-hour webinar will introduce you to the many resources available through the NDCAC to include technical solutions, training, investigative tools (social media search warrant parsers and open-source searches), and analytics.

This webinar is live only and will not be available on-demand

Presented by:
Christopher Tucker, Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations

Virtual Kidnapping: Unraveling the Tactics of this Scam

In 2024, one of the first cybercrime cases to make the news involved the virtual kidnapping of a Chinese student in the United States. Using this incident as a case study, this webinar critically examines the case and identifies how this new case compares to past virtual kidnapping incidents in the United States. Special attention is paid to the tactics, tools, targets, and modus operandi of virtual kidnappers who target U.S. victims.

Presented by:
Marie-Helen Maras, Full Professor and Director, Center for Cybercrime Studies, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jana Arsovska, Associate Professor of Sociology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Research Associate, Center for Cybercrime Studies
Major George Perera, Commander Miami-Dade Police Departments Strategic Innovation and High Technology Crimes Bureau

Expanding Your Arsenal with Malware Analysis

Expand your DFIR skills by diving into the world of malware analysis. In this webinar, you will learn essential techniques and strategies for incorporating malware analysis into your skillset, enabling you to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate malicious software threats. By participating, you will acquire hands-on experience, along with the knowledge and tools essential for fortifying your defense against malware attacks. By participating, you will acquire hands-on experience, along with the knowledge and tools essential for fortifying your defense against malware attacks.

Presented by:
Ali Hadi, Research Director, Champlain College
Marium Khader, Assistant Professor, Champlain College

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