Just confused investigation work…

From time to time various law enforcement agencies around the world make mistakes when it comes to technology. Confused investigation work leads to stories like this:

Security researcher stopped at US border for investigating crypto scam (bleepingcomputer.com)

Meanwhile the real cyber criminals are spending the funds from the crypto wallet whilst law enforcement and a Grand Jury put pressure on one of the good guys who can help with their problems!

However, you and anyone you use for any type of incident investigation need to get your paperwork in order before starting any project, as law enforcement only observes the obvious.

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles