Addressing School Violence: FBI Bulletin, May 2011

Research Presented on the Use of Ground-Penetrating Radar to Detect Buried Remains -

Don Penven — May 16 2012

- NIJ Pubs and Multimedia Update. Ground Penetrating Radar Study

UK Test Using Post-Mortem Computed Tomography

Don Penven — May 16 2012

UK First Use of 3-D Imaging Derived from Post-Mortem Computed Tomography Imaging in UK Trial The East Midlands Forensic Pathology unit, based at the University of Leicester, has used 3D images derived from post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) scans as an aid to demonstrate injuries to a jury for the first time in evidence at a UK trial. 3-D Search for Injuries

Phishing impersonating email service providers spikes

Don Penven — May 14 2012

Phishing attacks impersonating email service providers increased 333 percent from Q4 2011 to Q1 2012. IID attributes this spike to spammers needing unsullied email addresses since many major spamming botnets have been shut down. Phishing Wit Emails

Multiple Exposure Method in Digital Photography of Fingerprints

Don Penven — May 14 2012

Forensic latent fingerprint photography, performed with evidence that has a substrate that is not uniform in terms of shape, color, and so forth, requires the use of various techniques. This report will introduce the multiple exposure method using digital photography and computerized image processing using layers methodology. Multiple Digital Exposures

Cybercrime in Canada said to be skyrocketing

Don Penven — May 9 2012

The number of Canadian servers being targeted by hackers has increased sharply, according to an IT security company that compares cybercrime rates around the world. Cybercrime in Canada

Child ID theft epidemic continues to spread

Don Penven — May 9 2012

The epidemic of child identity theft revealed last year is continuing to grow. 10.7% of the nearly 27,000 children in the study are victims of identity theft, 35 times higher than adults in the same population, according to AllClear ID.

National Institute of Justice Funding Opportunities.

Don Penven — May 7 2012

Learn the “Ins and Outs” of applying for government funding. NIJ Funding Opportunities

NIJ is accepting applications for funding opportunites

Don Penven — May 7 2012

Solicitations are presented in order of application deadline with the solicitation with the nearest deadline first. Does your agency qualify for any of these topics? Funds Available at NIJ

New Page on CSI TECH Blog - Cybercrime: Collecting Digital Evidence

Don Penven — May 3 2012

Digital evidence is fragile; and it is easily altered, damaged or destroyed, say experts in digital forensic examination techniques. And the cause of anyone of these problems is generally not the suspect—it is from improper handling or examination. Collecting Digital Evidence

"Hunting the Craigslist Killer" on NPR's "The Takeaway" with John Hockenberry

Don Penven — May 2 2012

Boston Phoenix reporter James Robinson was interviewed by NPR's John Hockenberry for NPR's "The Takeaway," which devoted a 10-minute segment to Robinson's blockbuster story on how Boston police used digital forensics to track down Philip Markoff,. The Craig’s List Killer

Uploading Geotagged Digital Photos Could Put Kids at Risk

Don Penven — May 2 2012

A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics this month suggests that parents and carers could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically "geotagged" by their camera. Geotagging Photos

Digital Detectives: Search and Seizure of Electronic Devices

Don Penven — May 1 2012

Digital detectives are the newest cadre of specialists in the war against crime, and in-depth training and firsthand experience are basic requirements before the trainee ever touches a computer or smart phone. CSI TECH BLOG Article

Key Evidence in Major Turkish Trial Blown to Pieces by Chelsea Company

Don Penven — Apr 30 2012

When Mark Spencer agreed to get involved in a new case earlier this year which involved a criminal trial in Turkey, he didn’t know what he was getting into. Forged Documents Unveiled

Iranian Cyberthreat to U.S., a Growing Concern

Don Penven — Apr 30 2012

Iran isn't at the top of the list of cyberthreats to the U.S. today, but the bad news is that the Iranian government has the intent and motivation to become a major threat — and appears to be shifting from defense to offense, according to expert testimony today on Capitol Hill. Iranian Cyberthreats

Lab that Assisted Child-porn Sweep Digs for Digital Clues

Don Penven — Apr 26 2012

Know what is on your kid’s cell phone? Tara Cruza does: Cruza’s job involves scanning hard drives, dumping call logs and text messages from cell phones — all manner of high-tech wizardry that is increasingly an important part of police work. Digging for Digital Clues

Hundreds of Thousands May Lose Internet in July

Don Penven — Apr 25 2012

For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer. Unknown to most of them, their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. Internet Shutdown in July

Judges Utilize Loophole in Supreme Court GPS Ruling

Don Penven — Apr 24 2012

A federal judge in Iowa has ruled that evidence gathered through the warrantless use of covert GPS vehicle trackers can be used to prosecute a suspected drug trafficker, despite a Supreme Court decision this year that found such tracking unconstitutional without a warrant. Loophole in GPS Ruling

Digital Forensics: Iris Recognition Report Evaluates 'Needle in Haystack' Search Capability.

Don Penven — Apr 23 2012

Identifying people by acquiring pictures of their eyes is becoming easier, according to a report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Iris Recognition

Introducing NARK NEWS:

Don Penven — Apr 23 2012

Sirchie is pleased to introduce NARK News, a new digital newsletter for the Narcotics Investigator. This valuable, easy to read and share publication will discuss current issues that are faced in the field and provides answers for the more popular technical questions we are asked. Nark News Online

Hospitals Seeing More Patient Data Breaches

Don Penven — Apr 18 2012

A bi-annual survey of 250 healthcare organizations shows that the percentage experiencing a patient data breach is up. And with the growth in electronic records-keeping, more of those problems are originating from laptops and mobile devices rather than a human slip-up in handling paper documents. Patient Data Breaches

Bay Area companies team up with feds to fight cyber crime

Don Penven — Apr 18 2012

Warning that this country is threatened by potentially devastating cyberattacks, America's national security community is rushing to recruit the Bay Area's private sector to counter the assaults. Fighting Cyber Crime

Can We Expect a Cyber Attack on the Smart Grid?

Don Penven — Apr 16 2012

The vulnerability of the energy industry's new wireless smart grid will inevitably lead to lights out for everyone, according to leading cyber expert David Chalk. Smart grid Attack

Subscriber VIP Passes Available for 2012 Techno Security & Digital Investigations and the 2012 Mobile Forensics Conference

Don Penven — Apr 16 2012

DFI News® in association with TheTrainingCo. is offering a limited number of FREE VIP passes for this year's Annual Techno Security & Digital Investigations Conference and the Mobile Forensics Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, both being held at the Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes June 3-6, 2012. Techno Security Conference

Anonymous China Attacks

Don Penven — Apr 12 2012

Hacktivist group Anonymous has turned its sights on China, reportedly defacing hundreds of Chinese websites, including a handful of local Chinese government websites over the past few days. Anonymous Strikes in China

A new issue of the NIJ Journal is now available.

Don Penven — Apr 12 2012

An article in this issue titled, Being Smart on Crime With Evidence-based Policing is authored by former police chief Jim Bueermann who reflects on how law enforcement agencies can do a better job of using science to reduce crime.