Hiding Behind the Keyboard: Uncovering Covert Communication Methods with Forensic Analysis

Hiding Behind the Keyboard: Uncovering Covert Communication Methods with Forensic Analysis exposes the latest electronic covert communication techniques used by cybercriminals, along with the needed investigative methods for identifying them. The book shows how to use the Internet for legitimate covert communication, while giving investigators the information they need for detecting cybercriminals who attempt to hide their true identity. Intended for practitioners and investigators, the book offers concrete examples on how to communicate securely, serving as an ideal reference for those who truly need protection, as well as those who investigate cybercriminals.

Covers high-level strategies, what they can achieve, and how to implement themShows discovery and mitigation methods using examples, court cases, and moreExplores how social media sites and gaming technologies can be used for illicit communications activitiesExplores the currently in-use technologies such as TAILS and TOR that help with keeping anonymous online

Chapter 1. Laying the Foundation of Covert Communications

Chapter 2. The Tor Browser

Chapter 3. Triaging Mobile Evidence

Chapter 4. Mobile Extraction Issues

Chapter 5. Data Hiding

Chapter 6. Cryptography and Encryption

Chapter 7. Antiforensics

Chapter 8. Electronic Intercepts

Chapter 9. Digital Identity

Chapter 10. Putting It All Together

Chapter 11. Closing Thoughts