In the modern threat landscape, a single malicious link is often just the entryway into a sophisticated, multi-layered financial ecosystem. For investigators, the trail doesn't end at the malware execution; it leads into the increasingly complex world of encrypted messaging platforms that function as their own parallel networks.

This session provides a play-by-play forensic breakdown of a live cryptocurrency scam investigation. Led by a Network Intrusion Forensics Analyst from the U.S. Secret Service, we will deconstruct the anatomy of an attack from the initial infection vector to the final laundering stages.

Attendees will gain insight into:

•  The Initial Pivot: How forensic artifacts from malware lead investigators directly into the heart of Telegram-based command and control structures.
•  The Telegram Infrastructure: An exploration of the app’s evolution into a decentralized ecosystem, featuring its own internal currency and parallel network capabilities.
•  The Crypto Lifecycle: How scammers leverage decentralized finance (DeFi) to move and obfuscate illicit funds.
•  Investigative Methodology: Real-world techniques used by federal analysts to map out global scam networks operating within “untraceable” apps.

Join us for a deep dive into the digital underground, where we strip away the layers of encryption to reveal the machinery of modern financial crime.

Attendees are eligible to receive 1 CPE credit. 
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Speakers
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Jared Lobato
Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst, Denver Field Office, United States Secret Service

With a tenure spanning 15 years in law enforcement and digital forensics, Jared Lobato's journey led in his current role as a Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst with the United States Secret Service. This position allows him to dig into the intricacies of cyber-crime, encompassing activities such as digital forensic analysis, mobile data recovery, and malware analysis/identification.  Jared supports various local, state, and federal agencies, bringing to the table his expertise in both detailed lab evaluations and on-the-ground analysis of computer systems and networks. Internationally, Jared has volunteered across borders with the State Department, teaching on subjects like cyber exploitation in El Salvador, network investigations in Mongolia and digital evidence for judges in Hungary. A consistent thread in his work has been his focus on financial crimes, to include network intrusions and skimming.