Digital Evidence Database

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  • Using the Internet and Social Media for Counter-Terrorism Investigations

    Institution

    United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)

    Publication date
    2019-07-11

    Reference link
    https://www.interpol.int/en/News-and-Events/News/2019/INTERPOL-and-UN-publish-joint-handbook-for-online-counter-terrorism-investigations
    Purpose
    Help investigators collect, analyse and share information found online, particularly on social media platforms.
    Description
    The handbook shares good practices and offers practical online tools to assist investigators in Understanding how terrorists have adapted the way they use the Internet and social media and continue to be active online; Good practices in conducting an online counter-terrorism investigation; Steps for requesting the preservation and collection of electronic evidence, including from service providers. NB: The handbook is not open-access, in order to receive a copy of the handbook, law enforcement officers should contact the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in their country.
    Target group
    Investigators and law enforcement officers

  • Using Time-Lapse Satellite Imagery To Detect Infrastructure Changes: Case-Studies via Myanmar, Nigeria and the South China Sea

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2018-11-19

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2018/11/19/using-time-lapse-satellite-imagery-detect-infrastructure-changes-case-studies-via-myanmar-nigeria-south-china-sea/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    Enhance the analysis of events in conflict areas through the use of satellite imagery.
    Description
    The guide assists the use of time-lapse satellite imagery to detect infrastructure changes. Considering that conflict areas are often not reachable by unbiased areas, the document presents guidance on how to use satellite imagery to retrieve evidence from destruction of buildings, the erection of temporary structures and newly constructed permanent facilities. It uses case-studes from Myanmar, Nigeria and the South China Sea.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • Using Phone Contact Book Apps For Digital Research

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2019-04-08

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2019/04/08/using-phone-contact-book-apps-for-digital-research/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    This guide shows how to use phone contact book apps in a relatively safe context — either through an Android virtual machine or on a “burner phone” not connected to a researcher’s actual email accounts or phone number.
    Description
    The guide provides guidance on how to use phone contact book apps for digital research in a relatively safe manner. It includes guidance on how to prepare the research device; and summaries of how to use the most common phone contact book apps, such as TrueCaller and CallApp.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • Unveiling Hidden Connections with Google Analytics IDs

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2015-07-23

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2015/07/23/unveiling-hidden-connections-with-google-analytics-ids/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    To provide advice on how to research the authorship of anonymous websites through the use of Google Analytics ID
    Description
    The guide provides assistance on unveiling hidden connection with Google Analytics IDs in order to research the authorship of anonymous webistes. It addresses additional websites to reverse-search IDs, to verify the source code, to retrieve relevant metadata, to preserve web pages and map the network.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • Tracking Illicit Transactions With Blockchain: A Guide, Featuring Mueller

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2019-02-01

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2019/02/01/tracking-illicit-transactions-with-blockchain-a-guide-featuring-mueller/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    Provide a framework for OSINT investigators to track down transactions on the blockchain provided they have a particular address they want to look into or the date and amount of a transaction.
    Description
    The guide provides guidance on how to track illicit transactions with Blockchain.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • There’s a Map for That

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2015-04-10

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2015/04/10/theres-a-map-for-that/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    To provide a list of tools for collection of satellite imagery.
    Description
    The document provides a list of tools and resources for the collection of satellite imagery, including Google Earth, Bing Maps, HERE, among others.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • The New Forensics Using Open Source Information to investigate Grave Crimes

    Institution

    Berkeley Centre for Human Rights

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2018-07-01

    Reference link
    https://www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bellagio_report_2018_7.pdf
    Purpose
    The document aims toprovide guidance for potential legal standards for open source investigations intended for use in legal procedings; identifying the principles that should underlie the development of legal standards; and, determining how best to mature this field of practice.
    Description
    The document highlights the discussion, conclusions, and recommendations from the workshop on evidence collection and legal accountability that the Human Rights Center hosted in Bellagio, Italy, from 2–6 October 2017. It addresses how online open source investigations can be strengthened to improve investigations and prosecutions by uncovering critical evidence of serious international crimes. It provides definitions, some standards and principles on open source investigation.
    Target group
    NGO investigators, international and national tribunal investigators, prosecutors, judges, defence attorneys, journalists, and academics

  • The Most Comprehensive TweetDeck Research Guide In Existence (Probably)

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2019-06-21

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2019/06/21/the-most-comprehensive-tweetdeck-research-guide-in-existence-probably/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    To show how TweetDeck can vastly simplify and organize the research while allowing the collection of a greater amount of information with less time and effort.
    Description
    The guide presents guidance on how to use TweetDeck as a more efficient and quick tool for open source investigators. It addresses basic concepts, such as search columns and filters; twitter lists; search by location; searching other platforms; and a combination of research methods.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

  • Social Media - Guidelines on prosecuting cases involving communications sent via social media

    Institution

    Crown Prosecution Service

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2018-08-21

    Reference link
    https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/social-media-guidelines-prosecuting-cases-involving-communications-sent-social-media
    Executive summary
    The document, as part of the Code of Crown Prosecutor's public documentation is issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions thatsets out the general principles under which the CPS should follow when they make decisions on cases.
    Purpose
    The purpose of the guide is to assist prosecutors and inform the general public on the work and legal standards with respect to the CPS.
    Description
    The document contains very specific information regarding social media and the scope of the legislative consideration when using communication through social media, and what usage can it be put at when investigating crimes under the UK criminal code. It describes the evidential standard, and the concept of public interest. It speaks of issues in Social media offending, including violence against women and girls, flagging, hate crime, and social media hate crime offences. It provides further guidelines on reporting an preventing abuse on social media.
    Target group
    Prosecutors

  • Searching the Earth: Essential Geolocation Tools for Verification

    Institution

    Bellingcat

    Language

    English

    Publication date
    2015-07-25

    Reference link
    https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2015/07/25/searching-the-earth-essential-geolocation-tools-for-verification/
    Executive summary
    n/a
    Purpose
    To provide an overview of geolocation tools for verification
    Description
    The guide provides an overview of the essential geolocation tools for verification of digital and geospatial evidence. It includes detailed advice on how to tools such as Google Earth and geotags.
    Target group
    Open source researchers and investigators

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