Investigating on the Dark Web (e-Dark Web)

The Dark Web is a trove of data and information when conducting fraud investigations - Stolen customer accounts, fraudulent templates and leaked information about your business and fraud procedures can all be found on the Dark Web. However, navigating the Dark Web effectively is challenging in many ways. This course teaches you how to operate in the Dark Web safely, ethically, and legally, using robust methodologies.

Module details

Understand the Dark Web

• You’ll gain a foundation understanding of networking and the internet
• You’ll understand what the Dark Web is and how criminals use it to stay anonymous
• You’ll learn the legal and operational issues around the use of the Dark Web

Explore the Dark Web

• You’ll understand how to access and use the Dark Net safely and anonymously.
• Learn how to search Dark Net marketplaces for fraudulent items related to your business (such as stolen customer accounts for sale, or tutorials on how to bypass your counter-fraud measures)
• Gain an understanding of tools and methodologies that can be used to assist in Dark Web investigations.

All about Cryptocurrency

• You’ll understand how cryptocurrencies work, and their criminal value.
• You’ll learn how to buy and use cryptocurrency safely and anonymously.
• Develop a foundation understanding of blockchain analysis.

Finally, you’ll explore how to use what you’ve learnt in fraud investigations, and put together a professional intelligence report of your findings.