Eforensics and Signal Intelligence for Everyone

By Eamon P. Doherty

This book discusses the process of investigating and analyzing electronic equipment, detecting devices, wireless signals, and the prosecution and prevention of high tech crime. The coauthors are from private industry and academia and really provide a wide variety of perspectives on the detection of electronic eavesdropping devices, wiretaps, various electronic signals, and the collection and examination of information from laptops, desktop computers, and PDAs. Kenneth Bruno does an excellent job teaching the reader about all the equipment used in electronic eavesdropping detection. We also introduce the reader to various pieces of electronic equipment used to detect and identify explosives, biochemical weapons, as well as historic unexploded ordinance. The reader is also introduced to the legal system by Mr. Joel Liebesfeld who does corporate investigations and is often employed by clients who are in the legal profession or insurance industry. Mr. Joel Liebesfeld and Dr. Doherty discuss the process of becoming an expert witness who may testify to what was found using scientific methods in combination with electronic signal detection or computer forensic equipment. We hope that the readership of the book will include high school students considering a career in private industry, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, or the military. A background in electronics, math, and computer science is helpful but not necessary in reading this book. Lockards Principle of Exchange specifies that two objects or people that come in contact with each other will change. We hope that this book changes you by increasing your understanding of electronic devices, investigation, and the justice system.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 12, 2006
• ISBN: 9781496949943

Eamon P. Doherty

The author Dr. Eamon P. Doherty has created a variety of Robotic Arm Interfaces and telephone dialers that were featured in a variety of academic and popular media including a half page of the New York Times on April 24, 2003 on page G5. Kenneth Bruno, BS, MS, is president of KAB Computer Services, LLC, a full service technology company.  He is a nationally recognized leader in technology, specifically in the areas of computer science, electronic eavesdropping & detection, and audio/video. Clientele include government agencies, private and public schools, as well as private industry. Gary Stephenson is a health informatics consultant who has worked on a variety Connecting for Health projects for the NHS in England. He has also volunteered his time and efforts on technology to help the disabled throughout the world. Joel Liebesfeld, AAS, BS, MA, has for the past six years used his diverse 30+ years of electrical industry experience for the investigation of engineering loss, particularly focusing on loss related to fire, arson, product defect and/or electrical anomalies, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.  These losses mainly stemmed from electrical accidents, defects, deficiencies or were related to arson. 

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This Book is dedicated to Walter Engel

Part 1 of this book has material that was made for continuing education classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University and includes materials that were created by Dr. Doherty while receiving a grant for a project to teach students about Computer Forensics. This project was supported by Award No. 2005-DD-BX-1151 awarded by the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of Dr. Doherty and in some cases Kenny Bruno and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.

Contents

0.0 - Disclaimers, Acknowledgements, and Introduction

0.001 – Introduction

0.1– Disclaimer

0.2 – Introduction to Some of the Author / Coauthors’ Previous Works

0.21 – The Authors of Computer Recreation for Everyone

0.22 – Purchasing Computer Recreation for Everyone

0.3 – Book 2 – Computer Security and Telerobotics for Everyone

0.31 – About the Authors of Book 2

0.32 – Where to Purchase Book 2?

0.4 – Book 3 - Emergency Management and Telemedicine for Everyone

0.41 – The Authors of Book 3

0.42 – Where to Purchase the Emergency Mgmt / Telemedicine Book

0.5 – The Everyone Concept

Chapter 1 – The Basic of Computer Forensics - PART 1

1.0 – What is Computer Forensics

1.1 - One Type of Investigative Triangle

1.2 – An Incident is the Result of an Opportunity to a Vulnerability in Policy

1.3 - Incident Response

1.4 - The Silver Platter Doctrine

1.45 – Being an Agent of Law Enforcement

1.5 - Resources for the Computer Investigator

1.6 - Corporate Investigations in General (Laptop, Desktop, Handheld Computers)

1.65 – PDA Connectivity and the Evidence Process

1.7 - Criminal Investigation

1.8 - Legal Considerations with Regard to Hand Held Computers and Cameras

1.9 – The Maintaining of Professional Conduct

1.91 – Recovering Old Websites

1.92 – Effectively Deleting Information from Hard Drives

1.93 – Items Left on Copiers, Fax Machines, Phone Answering Machines, Cameras

1.94 – Volatility and Storage

1.95 - The Device may be more than Meets the Eye

1.96 – Categories of Cybercrime

References

Chapter 2 – Introduction to Information from Paper, Laptops, and the PDA –PART 1

2.1 - Introduction to Securing Paper Documents

2.11 - The Consequences of Losing Paper Documents

2.12 - Modern Destruction of Institutional Paper Documents

2.13 - Historical Blunders in Destroying Paper

2.14 - Paper Types

2.15 - Strip Shredders

2.16 - Cross Cut Shredders

2.17 - Labor

2.18 - Questioned Document Examiner

2.19 – Conclusion about Information Security and Paper Documents

2.20 Introduction to Extracting Laptop Hard Disk Drive Data

2.21 – COPA Children’s Online Privacy Act and Discarding Laptop Computers

2.22 – Acquiring a Laptop with a 1.8" Damaged Hard Drive for a Criminal Investigation

2.23 – Looking at Two Distinct Types of Blackberry Devices

2.24 – Easily Monitoring All Activities of All Employees Using Laptops or Desktops

2.3 – An Example of a PDA, the HP iPAQ

2.31 – iPAQ Wireless Connectivity and Operating System

2.4 – Owner Identification of the iPAQ

2.41 – Policy Violation and Video Games

2.42 – Notes and Policy Violation / Criminal Investigation

2.45 – Pictures and Videos

2.46 – The Calendar

2.47 – Screen Orientation

2.5 – Video Streaming

2.6 – Wireless Connectivity and Range Extension

References

Chapter 3 – Investigating Electronic Eavesdropping – PART 1 of Book

3.00 Introduction to Electronic Eavesdropping in the Home

3.01 – Introduction to the Electronic Eavesdropping Problem at Work

3.011 – Accidental Leaking and Eavesdropping from Such a Meeting

3.02 – Getting Caught Profiting from Eavesdropping

3.03 – The Insider Trader and the Company Sound System

3.04 – The Modified Telephone and Eavesdropping

3.05 – The Power Line and Microphone

3.1 – The Big Hidden Wireless Transmitter

3.2 – The Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM) Sweep

3.21 – Listening Devices

3.25 - Counter Surveillance Devices

3.3 – Electronic Eavesdropping Devices and Counter Measures

3.32 - Counter Surveillance Professionals

3.33 – Built in Microphones

3.34 – Board Room Placement and having a Safe Secure Conversation

3.4 – Academic Research on Eavesdropping Detection Equip.

3.41 – Preparations, Stealth, and Getting Started

3.45 – The Course Probe

3.5 – The Covert Video camera and Webcam

3.55 – Infrared Microphones

3.6 – The Tool Kit

3.65 – The High Sensitivity Sweeper

3.7 – Goggles and Safety Equipment

3.75 - Infrared and Lights

3.8 – Places to Hide Video Cameras

3.9 – The Phones

References

3.91 – The Report

3.95 – Report Writing

3.97 – Devices that Could Help the Disabled or What a Bad Guy Might Use

3.98 – Learning to Use the Equipment Effectively with Real Items

3.981 – The Telephone Tap

Chapter 4 – Making a Forensic Image and Presenting to the Jury – PART 1

4.0 - Introduction

4.1 – Altering Bootup Sequence via Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

4.2 – Creating an Image with the Unix dd Command

4.21 – A Forensic Term Mirror Image

4.22 Creating the Forensic Image

4.3 – Chain of Evidence or Chain of Custody

4.4 – Objectionable Material and Jurors

4.41 – Talking to the Judge, Prosecution, and Jurors

4.42 – The Power of Public Opinion

4.5 – Introduction to the Logic Cube and Hard Drive Forensics

4.51 – Wiping a Drive, Removing All Previous Data

4.52 – The Computer Cases

4.53 – Opening Up the Machine is Necessary

4.54 – Practicing First with Portable External Power

4.55 – Practicing with Scratch Drives

4.56 – Accessories for the Logic Cube

4.57 - CD Drive

4.58 – Cloning / Imaging a Drive

4.6 – Imaging a Laptop or Older Machine Via the USB Port while it is Running

4.7 – Reading the Manual and Apprenticing

Chapter 5 – Convergence of Technology and Fundable Project Ideas – PART 2

5.0 Introduction

5.1 - Sensor Networks

5.2 Getting Started in Monitoring Weather or other Conditions

5.3 – Combining Efforts

5.4 – Writing a Proposal

References

Chapter 6 - eForensics and Anti-Counterfeiting

6.0 - Introduction to Anti-Counterfeiting Measures and Some eForensics

6.1 - The Secret Service

6.2 - Super Hundred Dollar Bills

6.3 - Low Quality Fakes

6.4 - Creating Fakes

6.5 - Detecting Fakes can be done with eForensics

6.6 - Federal Law Enforcement and Industry Stopping Counterfeiting

6.7 – A Lesson to All

References

Chapter 7 – Surveillance, Tracking and eForensics

7.0 - Introduction to Tracking, Surveillance, and eForensics

7.05 – The Toll Paying Device (RFID) in England and eForensics

7.06 - The Toll Paying Device EZPass in New Jersey and eForensics

7.07 - Bad Guy Countermeasures on eForensics

7.1 – The Parabolic Microphone

7.2 – The Bracelet in Corrections

7.25 – The GPS and Fish Finder

7.3 – Travel Cards

7.4 – Tracking Security at Home – eForensics (video)

7.5 – eForensics and Truck Hijackings

7.6 – Tracking Cell phones

7.7 – Nanny Cams

References

Chapter 8 – Power line and Phone Line eForensics by Dr. Doherty

8.0 - Introduction to Broad Band Power Lines and eForensics

8.1 – The History of Wiretapping in the United States and India

8.2 – Power Line Signals and Radio Interference

References

Chapter 9 – Investigating the Source of Wires and Live Wires

9.0 – Knowing When to Help, and When to Get Help

9.1 – Electrical Accident Investigation

9.2 – Investigating Electrical Accident and Asphyxiation

9.3 - Improving Credentials with Classes that Teach how to Use Test Equipment

9.4 – A Simple Case of Identifying the Wires with a Continuity Tester

9.5 – Conclusion

References

Chapter 10 – Designing a Possible eForensics (Blackberry) / HAZMAT Exercise

10.0 - Introduction

10.01 – Legal Considerations

10.02 – American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International

10.03 – Advice on the Glovebox

10.04 – Seeking Some Advice from Business Executives for National Security BENS

10.1 – HAZMAT Involvement

10.2 – The Procedure for the Equipment for Analyzing the Powder and Blackberry

10.25 – Analyzing Powder with Handheld Electronic Equipment (Implementation)

10.3 – Dangerous Vapors

10.4 – Analyzing the Blackberry with Paraben Seizure Software

References

Chapter 11.0 - Mental Challenges to the eForensic and Other Investigators

11.0 - Introduction to the Potential Harm to Investigators

11.1 – Privacy and the eForensic / Private Investigator / Law Enforcement Officer

11.2 –The Stress of Arresting Trusted Members of the Community

11.3 –The Value of the Support of the Investigator’s Family

11.4 - Mentally Tough in Court and Dealing with Defense Attorneys

11.5 - Mentally Tough in Dealing with the Media and the Public

11.6 - The Desire to Be Liked and Be Part of Society

11.7 – The eForensic Investigator Must Deal with the CSI Factor in Court

11.8 – Inter Agency Rivalry

References

Chapter 12 - The Forensic Expert A Practical Perspective by Joel Liebesfeld

12.0 – Introduction

12.1 – Landmark Cases

12.2 – Preparing a Report

12.3 – Stress, Fatigue, and Trial

12.4 – Personal Experience as an Expert Witness

12.5 – Documentation and Choice of Words

12.6 – Fact Witnesses

12.7 – The Scientific Method

12.8 – Project Management

12.9 – Other Sources of Stress

References

Chapter 13 – Considerations for New eForensic Examiners and Intelligence Personnel

13.0 – The Need for eForensic Investigators / Genealogists to have Valid Credentials

13.01 – Ergonomic Considerations Concerning Eyesight for the eForensic Investigator

13.02 – Ergonomic Considerations Concerning the Health for the eForensic Investigator

13.03 – Mental Health Issues for the eForensic Examiner

13.1 Finding Online Sources of Information Seriously

13.2 – Taking Physical Security where you Work Seriously

13.25 – How Electronic Devices Can Fall into Criminal Hands and easily be Examined

13.3 - The Importance of the Frye Test on Evidence Collection and Expert Testimony

13.4 – Information that Distracts the Reader from the Report

13.4 - Conclusion

References

Chapter 14 – Helping the Military Computer Investigator Return to Civilian Life

14.0 – Computers and Rehabilitation in General

14.01 – Physical Rehabilitation for the eForensic Investigator who is injured on the Job

14.1 – Post Traumatic Stress and the Military Computer Investigator

14.2 – Helping the American / Coalition Force Soldier Transition to Civilian Life

14.21 – Desensitization Therapy and Virtual Reality

14.23 – Reducing the eForensic Investigator’s Phobias

14.3 – Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)

14.4 – Augmented Reality and the Wartime Computer Investigator

14.5– Why We Need to Include Rehabilitation Material with eForensics

14.6 – Relating This Material to Your Needs

14.7 – Modern Cities Still Have Old Buildings without Elevators

14.71 – Potentially Hurting a Limb Carrying Equipment Down Stairs

14.72 – Investigators who Experience Limb Damage from Pinched Nerves

14.73 – Telerehabilitation and Robot Mediated Therapy

14.74 – Dr. Doherty’s Thoughts about Computerized Rehabilitation for Everyone

References

Chapter 15 – eForensics and Investigating Atrocities (High Stress)

15.1 – Introduction

15.1 – The Concentration Camp in Pilsen

15.2 – Scanning Pictures and Making Backups

15.3 – Interviewing the Person

15.35 - Using the Web to Verify Stories

15.4 – Examining the Pictures

15.5 – Documenting and Investigating Information Through Network

15.6 – Hope for the Future

References

Chapter 16 – Using the Internet to Research Family Relationships for Locating Heirs

16.1 – Using the Internet to Find Lost Relatives When a Will is Lost

16.1 – Locating Houses of Worship, Obtaining Records, Online or In Person

16.15 – Locating Relevant Social Organizations Online

16.2 – Using the Information Online to Obtain More Information

16.1 – Locating Descendents from Online Sources of Employment

16.2 – Contacting the Descendents

16.3 – eForensics and Working for Lawyers

16.4 - Locating Lost People –eForensics and Private Investigation (Simulated Case)

16.41 – eForensic Investigator Locates the Moldavian Bride Website (Simulated Case)

16.5 – Internet Dating and Potential Problems

References

Chapter 17 – Using Pre-Installed Forensic Technology for eSecurity / eForensics

17.0 – Introduction to Sporting Event Security and Forensics

17.01 – Car Security for the Checkpoint

17.1 – Installing Forensics at the Checkpoint – Fast Flow Inspection System

17.2 – The Fast Battery Charger and Video Conference System

17.3 – The Enter Trac

17.4 – Conclusion

Chapter 18 – Examples of Human Computer Interaction and Behavior

18.0 Introduction

18.01 – The Quadriplegic Man, Bruce Davis using his Computer and Phone

18.02 – Bruce Davis using his Computer to Investigate and Rent Movies

18.03 – The Quadriplegic Man Investigates Junk Email Reduction

18.04 – The Quadriplegic Man and his Opinion on Ecommerce

18.05 – Bruce Investigates a New Prototype to Automate Calling

18.06 – Brain Injured Man and the Computer Investigates a Prototype of a Menu System

18.1 – Young Educated Professional Male and the Computer Uses a Computer

18.2 – Discussion Uncovers How a Man Uses a Computer to Investigate Dates

18.3 – The Private Investigator uses Online Databases to Prepare and Send Testimony

18.4 – Isolation, Imposed

18.5 – Conclusion

Reference

Chapter 19 – Accountability, Crime Prevention, and Digital Video Forensics

19.0 – Introduction to Accountability

19.1 – Circulated Stories to Regional Consciousness to Think Tanks to Regulations

19.2 – When Accountability is not Enough Considering the Harm Done

19.3 – The Cost of Crime on Retailers

19.4 – Computer Forensics and the Response to Retail Crime

19.5 – Reporting Crimes

References

Chapter 20 – Historic Document Management and Its Importance in Modern Society

20.1 – Standards Concerning Document Retrieval, Storage, and Destruction

20.2 – Cemeteries and the Need for Document Management in the USA

20.3 – Document Management and Historic Graveyards in England

20.4 – Conclusion Regarding eForensics and Documents

References

Chapter 21–Investigating the Past through E-Documents & Verification with Ariel Photos

21.0– Introduction to Satellite Photos, Documents, and Evidence on the Ground

21.1 – Locating the Name of the Castle using eForensics – Enlarging a Picture

21.2 – Locating a Similar Picture – Verifying Key Landmarks and Building Details

21.21 – Researching the History of a Landmark using the Internet

21.3 – The Role of Document Management as a Tool to Fund Government

21.31 – The Doomsday Book – Historic Land Survey / Online Access to Book

21.4 – Signal Intelligence and Treasure in Sunderland, England

21.5 – Augmenting Signal Intelligence with Historic Documents

27.51 – Signal Intelligence and Unexploded Underwater Ordinance

21.6 – DIDSON Imaging Sonar – Locating Objects to Depths of 8000 Feet

21.61 – Using Books for Specialized Topics not Found on the Internet

21.62 – Historic Hazards on Land World Wide (Including USA) – Landmines

21.7 – Interviewing Someone with Relevant Experience (Historic)

21.71 - Nick Abatto and the Armored Personnel Carrier APC-59

21.8 – College Students at John Hopkins Create a Mine Detection System

21.81 – College Student at Fairleigh Dickinson University Attempts Mine Detection System

21.9 – Inspiring the Future

References

Chapter 22 – A Security Man & eForensic Specialist Develop a Train Security System

22.0 – Introduction to System Development

22.0.1 – The Role of the Person who Understands Signal Intelligence

22.1 – eForensic Specialists and Security People Team Up

22.2 – Potential Jobs for eForensic Specialists

References

Chapter 23 – eForensics and Automated Railroads

23.0 - Introduction

23.1 – England’s Contribution to Automating Railroading (1900 – 1930)

23.2 – Trains and Trucks as Competitors

23.21 - Trucks and Trains have Tracking and eForensics

23.3 – Long Trains and Sensors

23.4 – The Evolution of Trains from People to Electronic Controlled

23.5 – Robotic Trains

23.6 – Robotic Investigator?

References

Chapter 24 - Using RFID Tags and eForensics to Prove Worker Innocence

24.0 - The Need to Prove Innocence

24.1 - Stereotypes

24.2 - Affordable Available Office Space Can Cause Disparate Groups to be Neighbors

24.3 - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Universal Product Codes

24.3 - Bill sets up an Technology incase of an eForensic Investigation is Needed

24.4 - Offsetting Costs of Equipment

24.5 - Other Benefits of Surveillance Equipment

24.6 - Surveillance / Counter Surveillance Equipment and Workers

24.7 – Discussion of Research to Possibly Identify Sex Offenders

24.8 - Conclusion

References

Chapter 25 – A Discussion of Investigation as a Lifestyle

25.0 – Introduction

25.1 – Applicable Laws

25.2 – Keeping up with the Latest Consumer Technologies

25.3 – Late Nights and Cramming for Court

25.4 – A Wide Network of Academics, Technical Types, Suppliers, and Other Investigators

25.5 – Learning About Court Protocol

25.6 – Mental Health Concerns and Recreation

25.7 – Professional Organizations

25.8 – Conferences, Writing for Publications, Keeping Current in your Field

15.95 – Choosing Certifications and Seeing Future Market Niches

References

Chapter 26 – Using Investigative Skills to Examine a Donated Printer

26.1 – Introduction

26.2 – Investigating the Donated Printer

26.3 – Obtaining the Drivers and Manual

26.4 - Testing the Printer

26.41 – Examining why the Printer Did Not Work

26.5 – Cost Benefit Analysis

26.6 – Retesting the Printer

26.61 – Various Levers and Buttons and the Lesson Learned

26.7 – Conclusion

Chapter 27 – eForensics and Applying Signal Intelligence to Daily Living

27.0 – Introduction

27.1 – Identifying the Problem

27.2 – GIS and Locating Possible Sources of Ultrasound

27.3 – Betty Narrows Down the Problem Using Analytical Skills

27.4 – Implementing a Solution

27.5 – Finding the Source of the Ultrasonic Waves

27.5 Conclusion

References

Chapter 28 – eForensics & Proactively Detecting Explosives and Weapons

28.0 – Introduction

28.01 – The Need for Proactive eForensic Countermeasures

28.1 -Scan 6046si Heimann X-Ray System & Optional Radiation Sensor for Private Airport

28.2 – The Smiths Detection IonScan Sentinel 2

28.3 – The HazMatID Portable Chemical Identifier and Identifying Powders

28.4 Conclusion

References

Chapter 29 - E Forensics – Selected Aspects of Hardware Elements and Applications (Written by Investigator Joel Liebesfeld)

29.0 - Bits and Bytes

29.01 - Semiconductors and Computer Components

29.02- Circuits and Chips

29.03 - Speed and Chip Operation

29.1 - Logical Operations and Binary Decisions

29.2 - Instructional Programs and Logical Operations (Example of National Security)

29.3 - Electronic Security Companies and Custom Designed Chips/Hardware

29.4 - Hardware and Cybercrime

General References

Chapter 30 – Trade Shows for Computing and a Special Interest like Computer Forensics

30.0 – Introduction

30.01 – Registering for a Trade Show and Checking In

30.02 – Learning About New Publications in Your Field at a Trade Show

30.03 – Setting Up a Bilingual Call Center for Customer Support and Incident Response

30.04 – Perks, Free Subscriptions, Etc..

30.05 – Other People Attending a Trade Show Often Have Other Interests Like You

30.06 – Understanding Customer Needs – First Responders, eForensic Investigators

30.07 – Common Security Interests – Ethernet Powerline Adapters

30.1 – Sharing New Stories of Cybercrime and Countermeasures

30.2 – Innovative Low Cost New Tools at Trade Shows

30.3 – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fines and Computers

30.4 – Logic Cube

30.5 – Societies for Information Governance, Security, and Audit / Forensic Accounting

30.6 – Academics and Trade Shows

30.7 – Conclusion

References

Chapter 31 – eForensics, Surveillance, and High Altitude Airships

31.0 – Introduction

31.1 – The Return of Airships at Lakewood New Jersey for Possible Surveillance

31.12 – Aerostats and Surveillance (eForensics) in Iraq

31.2 – Same Idea Different Scenario

References

Chapter 32 – Examining Physical Damage and Damage from e-gossip and gossip

32.0 – Introduction

32.1 – Improper Operation, Maintenance, of Computer and Lack of Supervision

32.11 – Rumor Mongering and e-Gossip

32.2 – Young People Allegedly Misusing MySpace.com

32.3 One Last Thought

References

Table of Figures

Figure 0.1 – Computer Recreation for Everyone

Figure 0.2 - Computer Security and Telerobotics for Everyone

Figure 0.3 – Emergency Management and Telemedicine for Everyone

Figure 1.1. The One Type of Investigative Triangle

Figure 1.2 – Telnetting from a Computer in NJ to England

Figure 1.3 – Faraday Bag Created by Dr. Doherty

Figure 1.4 – Results of the Waybackmachine

Figure 2.1 – The Hard Drive Enclosure

Figure 2.2 – Logic Cube (Insert)

Figure 2.3 – The HP iPAQ, My Favorite PDA

Figure 3.1 – Left to Right, FM Wireless Microphone and Radio, Walkie Talkie

Figure 3.2 – Kenny Operating a Listening Device Detection Probe of 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Figure 3.3 – Dr. Doherty Checking for the Presence of a Possible Covert Wall Cam

Figure 3.4 – Kenny Detecting Infrared from the TV Remote of Dr. Doherty

Figure 3.5 – The Electronic Eavesdropping Detection Tools in a Pelican Case

Figure 3.6 – Walter Engel and the High Sensitivity 1 MHz to 6 GHz Sweeper

Figure 3.7 – Kenny Determining the Source of Infrared

Figure 3.8 – Checking for the Presence of a Covert Camera

Figure 3.9 – The Wireless Camera and Blackberry

Figure 3.10 – The Plant Cam

Figure 3.11 – The Phone / Fax Bug Deactivator

Figure 3.12 – Is it an AZ-110 or a look alike?

Figure 3.13 – The TT-07 Phone Testing Device

Figure 3.14 – The Network Interface Device also known as the NID

Figure 4.1 – The Logic Cube and Hard Drive Ready for Wiping

Figure 4.2 – Drives on a Swivel Mount.

Figure 4.3 – Pentax PocketJet 200

Figure 4.4 – A Suspect Drive Being Imaged

Figure 4.5 – Imaging a Laptop Via USB 1.1 Port

Figure 5.1 – Gary Stephenson (left) and Dr. Doherty Videoconferencing with Netmeeting

Figure 6.1 – An Indian Head Penny 1877 (Convincing?)

Figure 8.0 – An American Tension Tower in New Jersey

Figure 8.1 – The Three Wires and Transformer on an American Electric Utility Pole

Figure 9.1 – The 200 Volt Difference in Potential Shock (Step Voltage)

Figure 9.2 – Using the Separate Continuity Tester or the one on the VTVM

Figure 10.1 – The Blackberry and the Seizure Cable From Paraben

Figure 14.1 – Dr. Doherty in a type of Virtual Iraq

Figure 14.2 – Dr. Doherty in a Virtual World with Open Elevators and High Open Stairs

Figure 15.1 – Removing the Dead for Burial

Figure 15.2 – A Pilsen Crematorium

Figure 16.1 – Edward Thomas Donnelly and his Wife Honora

Figure 17.1 – The PFI – 1000 Biometric Reader

Figure 17.2 – Prof. Doherty and the Lightweight Fast Flow Inspection System

Figure 17.3 – The Fast Charger and Video Conference System

Figure 17.4 – The Enter Trac

Figure 20.1 – Jeff Marsh and His Computer

Figure 21.1 – Dr. Eamon Doherty at Belsay Castle in Northumberland England

Figure 21.2 – German Underwater Mine From North Sea

Figure 21.3 – Nick in front of the APC-59

Figure 21.4 – eForensic Mine Detection System

Figure 22.1 – The Magnascan

Figure 23.1 – Gary Stephenson and (Replica of) the Stephenson Rocket

Figure 26.1 – Jeff and His Working Printer, Persistence, Diligence, and Safety Pay Off

Figure 27.1 – A Pest Repellent Installed in the Open Area of an Unfinished Ceiling

Figure 28.1 – The HiScan 6046si Heimann X-Ray Inspection System

Figure 28.2 – Ionscan Sentinel II by Smiths Detection Corporation

Figure 28.3- The HazMatID Potable Chemical Identifier

Figure 29.1 - The AND Truth Table

Figure 29.2 - The NOT Truth Table

Figure 29.3 - The Two Input NOR Truth Table

Figure 31.1 – 1919 Military Blimp (Courtesy of the National Archives Record Admin.)

0.0 - Disclaimers, Acknowledgements, and Introduction

0.001 – Introduction

There is a saying that a large computer development corporation often quoted: We always count starting with zero unless we start counting with one. Since this is a computer / electronic forensic book, we will start counting chapters from zero. There is also the term, ground zero, it basically means the epicenter where everything starts; therefore starting with zero is appropriate.

0.1– Disclaimer

This book has a main author, mainly Dr. Doherty, and many coauthors including Gary Stephenson who also does editing. There are several other authors such as Joel Liebesfeld, who is a Senior Engineering Investigator who often handles various cases. Kenneth Bruno, is the president of a small computer company that occasionally does scanning for electronic surveillance devices. Joel Fernandes, does some C++ programming and has an interest in voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephones.

Each author has given a chapter or written part of a chapter with me, Dr. Doherty. Each chapter author is clearly marked at the end of that chapter. As an academic, Dr. Doherty is allowed to discuss various aspects of investigation, bring up anecdotes to help the reader learn, and discuss various aspects of investigation which could even include something a little controversial such as remote viewing that was reported to be done by the CIA. Materials in a chapter should only be attributed to that author. For example, something on remote viewing should not be attributed to Joel Liebesfeld, Joel Fernandes, Kenny Bruno, or anyone else not specifically mentioned at the end of that chapter. A person reading this book should not conduct an investigation unless they are both qualified and authorized to conduct such an investigation. It is also the reader’s responsibility to learn about the laws for operating electronic equipment in their state or country and what requirements are needed for private investigation. Investigations involving civil or criminal matters should be left to law enforcement professionals in that jurisdiction who are authorized to operate equipment and conduct investigations. This is an academic book discussing some stories of signal intelligence and eForensics. It is not a complete discussion of the topic and is not a manual. It is only an academic discussion to teach principles to develop an interest in the subject and then seek professional training and licensing in.

Each coauthor has something to give to an academic discussion of topics relating to investigation, electronic systems, power line, tension towers and high voltage lines, and various aspects of network or eForensics. However; various authors / coauthors may hold conflicting opinions on various topics so it is completely unfair to attribute opinions or experiences of one person’s chapter to another author or coauthor.

This book does not represent the opinions of Fairleigh Dickinson University. It is an academic work that examines eForensics a term I use to mean a broad spectrum of electronic signaling, their detection, and their remnants on various media and equipment. This book was written to take an average reader and get him or her thinking about various aspects of investigation, signal intelligence, and electronic communication. The opinions expressed here do not officially represent any opinions or beliefs held by any organization, committee, or employer of any of the authors or coauthors.

This book will often display various types of investigative or forensic equipment. No author or coauthor received compensation for the pictures or use of that equipment. The book is not in any way, shape or form an official endorsement of those products or services but an example of equipment or service that was available to us at no additional cost to the author or coauthor at the time of writing the book. The services or equipment depicted does not mean it is the best after a survey of all related services or equipment. It was simply available at no additional cost to the author / coauthors at the time of writing the book.

Each author and coauthor is required to take continuing education in their line of work and therefore each author and coauthor has taken 1 day or a semester long class. Some of the authors and coauthors plan to have a second career in teaching to share their practical knowledge with students in various disciplines. This book is a way that they are discussing academic topics with regard to investigation, computers, networks, and signal intelligence. This publication will hopefully count as a publication to help them enter the world of academic publishing, teaching, and higher learning. This is not meant to be a manual or how to book but a book to give general knowledge.

One should never install a monitoring device or conduct any investigation without proper authorization from the official and lawful jurisdiction in the context of that situation. If a listening device is detected, don’t touch it and call your local law enforcement agency. Good luck in your studies and we hope this book further enlightens your interest in investigation and eForensics.

0.2 – Introduction to Some of the Author / Coauthors’ Previous Works

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