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October 2019
Hundreds of investigators gather annually at Hg's Osmosis conference to gain insights into Open Source Intelligence and receive training from the most recognized experts in North America.
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Social media will always be a trend and an important aspect of any fraud investigation. This presentation will introduce fraud examiners to the latest search tools for locating and uncovering social media users and their online content, as well as discuss the trend of using anonymous social media platforms.
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This full day course, taught by Hg's Cynthia Hetherington, offers a comprehensive program to Internet investigations and open-source intelligence gathering. Students will learn how to enhance their search skills to effectively use Internet resources for locating information online.
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In this intermediate hands-on course, we will go beyond identifying targets and locating their social media accounts. Participants will learn how to open every aspect of social media to explore where key information can be hidden or overlooked. You will identify which search engine to use, when to use it, and what results you should expect from each by conducting hands-on advanced Internet and social media searches. We will also evaluate and review several free and fee-based resources on the market for locating unique information and monitoring social media.
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Discreet Investigations: Undercover Online: 60 minutes, 1 CEU Many social networks and online information sources either allow the subjects of searches to see who has been searching them or provide some obvious clues as to who is looking at their information. This advanced class provides tools for how to work undercover online, while adhering to ethical
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Hg will be providing training on proper media and open source tactics - An undeniable amount of background investigations and case research can be developed from newspapers, magazines, trade journals, blogs, and other open source materials. This course will provide investigators with the skills to track and locate critical information needed to complete their cases.
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Conducting an Ethical Online Investigation: 120 minutes, 2 CEUs As investigators, we are governed by foreign and domestic ethics standards and laws. Yet, everyday an investigator, attorney, or accountant appears in the news for crossing the line using the Internet to research, contact, or connect with their target. They find themselves using technology workarounds, finding holes
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