Crypto Investigator - Module 3: The Dark Web

The third module focuses on a deep part of the internet not indexed by search engines that’s referred to as “the dark web.” Here, users feel more freedom and security to pursue ideas and purchases not readily accepted or available on the internet. On the dark web, criminals run marketplaces for the buying and selling of drugs, weapons and other illicit materials - until they’re caught. You’ll learn about how the dark web originated decades ago from isolated networks and how it is still used today. The program covers the role that cryptocurrency has come to play in facilitating the use of these marketplaces and the exchanges where the cryptocurrency is purchased. You’ll discover how to source and follow these transactions to track down criminal behavior.

This module is taught by Robert Whitaker and Teresa Anaya.

A brief bio of Robert -

Robert has served in law enforcement for 23 years, including as a Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where he oversaw the program responsible for cryptocurrency investigations, training, equipment, analytical support, and investigative methodologies needed by HSI special agents worldwide. Robert is a Certified Bitcoin Professional.

A brief bio of Teresa -

Teresa has over 25 years experience focused on fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing investigations, including for the FDIC after the financial crisis of 2008, and for Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of America and others. As Project Manager at Bank of America, she worked to develop a proprietary Know Your Customer (KYC) suite of applications. Teresa is ITIL 3 Certified, a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Certified Bitcoin Professional.