Delving into the complex world of cryptocurrency-related crimes, this episode reveals how investigators track supposedly untraceable digital transactions. We examine the landmark Silk Road investigation that revolutionized crypto-forensics, and explore modern techniques used to combat ransomware attacks. The episode details how specialized software and blockchain analysis tools help investigators follow money through complex cryptocurrency networks, leading to successful prosecutions of cybercriminals.

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This episode examines how social media platforms have become crucial tools in solving crimes. Through the lens of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing investigation, we analyze how crowdsourcing through social media both helped and hindered the investigation. The episode explores advanced techniques used by investigators to track digital footprints across multiple platforms, and discusses controversial cases where social media vigilantism led to both breakthroughs and dangerous mistakes.

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The episode traces the evolution of digital forensics from its inception in the 1980s to modern-day practices. We explore the groundbreaking investigation of the BTK killer, where metadata from a Microsoft Word document led to his capture. The episode details the development of key forensic tools, including EnCase and FTK, and examines how investigators learned to preserve and analyze digital evidence, establishing the foundations of cyber investigation protocols that would transform law enforcement.

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