Naming John Doe: How Digital Forensics Can Unmask Online Criminals

Data is a powerful tool in shedding light on criminals attempting to hide in the dark corners of the internet. Whether someone is faking an account, claiming that their accounts were hijacked or impersonating a rival, digital fingerprints, public records, open-source intelligence and legal tools can piece together the true facts and prove the identities of bad actors in disguise. As cyberstalking, online harassment and other similar issues continue to grow in frequency and complexity, digital forensics will be an important element in supporting the justice process with user attribution.

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