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Experts reveal how ISIS is using the dark web to stay undetected

(2015-11-19; TV Interview)

The original story can be found here.   NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Terrorists are finding new ways to use social media to stay under the radar while they are planning major attacks, according to forensic security experts. Investigators believe ISIS uses the dark web to hide their messages from national intelligence by using encrypted messaging. They […]

Facebook ‘secret sister gift exchange’ is a scam

(2015-11-07; TV Interview)

The original story can be found here. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Search on Facebook for “secret sister gift exchange” and you’ll find people posting and re-posting the same message over and over again. The message claims you can buy a gift for $10 or more, add your name to a list and then receive a […]

Whatsapp paper accepted in Digital Investigation

(2015-10-27; News Article, Publication/Conference)

(text copied from newhaven.edu) Popular WhatsApp Collects Phone Numbers, Call Duration, Other Info WEST HAVEN, Conn. – A recent network forensic examination of WhatsApp, a popular messaging service, is offering new details on the data that can be collected from the app’s network from its new calling feature; such as phone numbers and phone call […]