MENU

Latest Headlines
Try a different filter
Trending Topics
Digital Forensics
Articles
Android
windows forensics
Incident Response
Cybersecurity
windows 10 forensics
News
Online Scam
The News
Most Recent
 
Read More
2024-08-28

How To Report a Twitter Account and Get It Deleted

Twitter has 368 million monthly users, making it a very active social media platform. Twitter is used for posts of photos, videos, images, text, and direct messages. 

Like any platform, it sees its fair share of bad actors and abuse. What makes Twitter unique is its focus on text posts; you’ll see a lot of shared information regarding opinions. The inclusion of photos, videos, and link sharing expands the type of exposure you may see on a daily visit to Twitter.

People who become upset about what others post, scammers, and bots make up a wide variety of the abusive user base you may come across. Those who engage in abusive behavior are likely going against the terms of [...]

25
 
Read More
2024-08-28

Geek Squad Scam: Everything To Know for Your Security

The Geek Squad scam poses a potentially serious threat to anyone with an email account, whether it be Outlook, Gmail, etc. The Geek Squad cyberattack comes in various forms, though they all usually involve some aspect of phishing messages.

Falling victim to a Geek Squad scam can put your personal data, devices, and finances at risk. If you fall victim to a Geek Squad scam, do not waive the white flag of defeat. Contact Digital Forensics for assistance. We have the tools and expertise to help.

What Is the Geek Squad Scam?

The Geek Squad scam is generally considered to be an email phishing scam where cybercriminals pretend to be representatives from Geek Squad and/or Best [...]

119
 
Read More
2024-08-19

How To Reverse Image Search To Identify Scammers

Scammers who impersonate people use catfish tactics. They download pictures of people who meet some societal standard of attractiveness to disarm the people they engage with. In the online world of dating apps, fake profiles pose a substantial threat. It’s believed that one in every 10 dating profiles is a fake account. 

If you’ve recently connected with someone on a dating app but want to check that they’re real, we’ve got a possible solution. Reverse image search works by uploading a photo and seeing if it exists somewhere on publicly accessible websites. Most scammers will find images that are public-facing, saving photos of people they found while using search engines [...]

842
 
Read More
2024-07-24

What To Do if You Get Doxxed: A Complete Guide

Your personal information may be all over the internet. Even without your consent or intention of sharing it, many sites exist for the sole purpose of mining and sharing your information creating the danger of your information being doxxed. 

Data collected from various sources, both public and private, combine to give a full picture of you. While one site may not contain a full picture of you, others may have pieces that others do not, and collectively, they can give a bad actor all the information they need. 

Information about you may be available online through public records, data mined by other sites, and obtained through more sinister methods. Because these sites [...]

195
 
Read More
2024-07-24

How To Remove Content Online: 10 Steps To Get Rid of It

They say the internet doesn’t forget, and in some ways, that may be true, but there have been recent moves to take back control of personal details. The ability to search for individuals and find information about them is a unique ability that has quickly become an issue for many people. 

The rise of the internet and ease of access to personal details can be concerning. Your contact information, personal details, and potentially damaging information may be available for anyone to find. 

This content is open for potential employers to find or for the general public to see. Inaccurate articles and pictures can harm your reputation and don’t allow you to give your side of [...]

118
 
Read More
2024-07-24

The Dangers of Sexting: What To Be Aware Of

Sexting is a widespread activity in the modern age and has been popularized by movies and TV shows. While these forms of media show the innocent nature of two intimate partners sharing a connection, the dangerous aspects are often left out. 

People of any age can be in danger of the potential consequences of sexting despite the social norm that has surrounded it. While sexting between two consenting adults is acceptable behavior, there are circumstances that make the act dangerous. 

Whether it’s the threat that it poses to minors or the unexpected repercussions for adults, there are things to consider before hitting send on a sext. In this article, we’ll be covering the [...]

177
 
Read More
2024-07-24

Social Media Impersonation: What Is It and How to Deal With It

Almost everyone is on social media; at least, that’s how it may feel in today’s age. Most people who use the internet have some form of social media, whether that’s Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or belonging to a social forum. 

Many social media users operate multiple forms of accounts — up to six accounts on various platforms — because each one provides a different experience and can give access to certain people, companies, interests, and hobbies.

However, the increased use of the internet and social media can lead to some safety issues, which we rely on the help of the platforms to help reduce. Instances of bad behavior, inappropriate posts, and spam are left to the [...]

100
Load More
End of the line!
Top Stories
Try a different filter
Right Now
Try a different filter
News
 
DFC looking to hire an accountant
 
Digital Forensics Corp. Helps ‘Dr. Phil’ Solve A Mystery
 
What is Ryuk?
 
Governments vs. Hackers
More
Articles
 
How To Report Blackmail on Facebook – All That You Need to Know
 
Penetration Testing – A Crucial Step to Protect Your Business
 
5 Industries at High-Risk for Cyberattacks
 
What is Ransomware
More
Books
 
Advanced Threat Analytics Playbook
 
Intelligence – Driven Incident Response
 
Contemporary Digital Forensic Investigations of Cloud and Mobile Applications
 
Second Edition of Learning iOS Forensics is Announced
More
How to
 
How To Remove Content Online: 10 Steps To Get Rid of It
 
How To Choose a Password Manager: 8 Things To Consider
 
How To Report a Hacker: Step-by-Step Guide
 
How To Report Revenge Porn
More
Software
 
ReversingLabs plugin for Autopsy
 
How to use sandboxes without technical skills
 
VMRay Analyzer
 
Detecting malware with yara scripts
More

Popular Now
 
 
 
 
 
The Latest
 
Read More
105A young man tries sending a cease and desist letter from his attorney to his sextortionist, but the blackmailer ignores it.
Editor's Picks
Try a different filter
Go To
SORT
 
picture of person reporting blackmail on facebook
How To Report Blackmail on Facebook – All That You Need to Know
 
 
 
 
 

Get Help Now

Thank you for contacting us.
Your Digital Investigator will call you shortly.