Dark Web Investigations

The presentation covers what the dark web is and common misconceptions, including differences between Dark Nets, including Freenet and I2P in relation to Law Enforcement Investigations. Detective Constable Sean McElroy will cover how criminals operate and issues for law enforcement with cryptocurrency, followed by Case Study of Dark Web Firearms operation.

• An introduction to accessing the Dark Web and TOR circuits.
• TAILS (The Amnesiac Incognito Live System).
• Methods of communication between Dark Web users
• Types of Illicit services available on the Dark Web and methods of payment.
• Vulnerabilities in hidden services
• Case study: European Law Enforcement undercover operation into sale of firearms from Dark Web Marketplace

About the Speaker

Detective Constable Sean McElroy has been a police officer for 21 years, Under Cover (UC) online since 2011. Principal UC on Paedophile, Drugs and Firearms operations. Set up Human Intelligence (HUMINT) unit at Barclays Chief Security Office 2017-2019.

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Location

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
A161, Lindop Building, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB

Cost

Free for members and non-members

Booking

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Last updated 22nd November, 2023 at 10:53am