Book description
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 them
- Shows discovery and mitigation methods using examples, court cases, and more
- Explores how social media sites and gaming technologies can be used for illicit communications activities
- Explores the currently in-use technologies such as TAILS and TOR that help with keeping anonymous online
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Introduction
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Laying the Foundation of Covert Communications
- Chapter 2. The Tor Browser
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Chapter 3. Triaging Mobile Evidence
- Logical Data
- Physical Data
- Examples of Logical and Physical Data
- Wireless Carriers
- Mobile Network Operators
- Mobile Virtual Network Operator
- Determining Target Number
- Fonefinder.net
- Number Portability Administration Center
- Search.org
- Subscriber Identity Module
- Internal Hardware of a SIM
- The SIM File System
- SIM Sizes and Evolution
- Typical Evidence
- SIM Security—PIN and PUK
- Triaging Devices
- Devices Powered “On”
- Devices Located “Off”
- Manual Exams
- Tools Available
- Software Solutions
- Chapter Summary Points
- References for Manual Tools
- Chapter 4. Mobile Extraction Issues
- Chapter 5. Data Hiding
- Chapter 6. Cryptography and Encryption
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Chapter 7. Antiforensics
- Introduction
- The Easy and Very Effective Methods
- The Best Methods Aren’t the Most Commonly Used Methods
- Another Simple Method
- File Signature Manipulation
- Time Stamp Modifications
- Decoy Storage Devices
- Portable Apps
- Hidden Operating Systems
- Virtual Machines
- Planning Against Antiforensics
- Finding Communication Records on Hard Drives
- When All Else Fails or Is Likely to Fail
- Summary
- Chapter 8. Electronic Intercepts
- Chapter 9. Digital Identity
- Chapter 10. Putting It All Together
- Chapter 11. Closing Thoughts
- Index
Product information
- Title: Hiding Behind the Keyboard
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2016
- Publisher(s): Syngress
- ISBN: 9780128033524
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