Joshua Moulin is a cyber security expert with a background as a police lieutenant and FBI cyber crime task force commander. He currently works as a contractor for the US federal government. The document discusses cyberstalking and how technology has enabled new forms of stalking behavior, noting that 65% of stalking cases are initiated online. Tips are provided on how to avoid becoming a victim, such as using strong passwords, not accepting unknown file attachments, and being aware of location data disclosed on social media.

1. Joshua S. Moulin
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2. Instructor Background
 Former Police Lieutenant / FBI Cyber Crime Task
Force Commander
 Former Forensic Lab Director of Accredited
Laboratory
 Internationally certified in Cyber Security,
Digital Forensics, and Incident Response
 Currently a contractor working in National
Security for the US Federal Government as the
Digital Forensic/Incident Response Team Lead
of a Cyber Security Office
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3. Oregon Ranks 3rd Highest in the Nation
Registered Sex Offenders Per Capita
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4. Crimes Committed with Technology
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Identity Theft
Domestic Violence
Homicide/Suicide
Internet Fraud/Forgery
E-mail Threats
Bomb Threats
Stalking & Harassment
Missing Persons
Child Exploitation & Abuse
Gambling
Prostitution
Extortion
Narcotics
Software Piracy
Intrusions/Hacking/Trade Secrets

5. Cyberstalking
 Each year, 3.4
million Americans
are the victims of
stalking
 65% of these stalking
cases are initiated
online!
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6. Stalking Statistics
 3 in 4 victims are stalked by someone they know
 30% of victims are stalked by a current or former
partner
 10% are stalked by a stranger
 11% of victims have been stalked for 5 or more
years
 46% of victims experience at least one unwanted
contact per week
 10% of victims report being monitored with GPS,
8% with video/cameras/listening devices
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7. Cyberstalking v. Offline Stalking -
Similarities
 The majority of cyber stalking suspects had an
intimate relationship with the victim
 Most victims are women and most suspects are
men
 Suspects are generally motivated by their desire
to control the victim
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8. Cyberstalking v. Offline Stalking -
Differences
 Cyber stalking suspects can be located
anywhere they have Internet access, they aren’t
restricted to being near the victim
 Electronic communications make it easier for a
cyber stalker to encourage a third party to
threaten or harass the victim
 Cyber stalkers feel they are hidden by the
perceived anonymity of the Internet and often
are more brazen then traditional stalking
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9. Cyberstalking
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10. Oregon Statistics
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2010 Domestic Violence Counts

11. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
 Caller ID &
Voice changer
 Record calls
 Buy calling
cards with
cash
 Difficult to
locate
evidence
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12. Call Spoofing
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13. Mobile Phone Stalking
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14. Mobile Phone Stalking
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15. Mobile Phone Stalking
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16. Mobile Phone Stalking
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17. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
 Allows users to record
messages using AOL
Instant Messenger
(AIM)
 Is anonymous
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18. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
 Instant Messaging (IM) and
chat programs are commonly
ways to encounter cyber
stalkers
 Viruses and other malware are
prevalent
 Some malware will infect a
computer and allow suspects
to track movements of the
victim online
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19. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
 Malware (Viruses, Trojan
Horses, etc.) are available
to allow remote access to
a computer
 Several software
applications are designed
to record user activity and
send reports to a third
party
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20. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
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21. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
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22. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
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23. Technologies that Facilitate Stalking
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24. GPS Tracking
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25. Social Networking in Cyberstalking
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26. Social Networking in
Cyberstalking
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27. Social Networking in Cyberstalking
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28. Technology Tracking
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29. Geotagging
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30. Tips to avoid becoming a victim of
Cyberstalking
 Don’t respond to flaming
(provocation online)
 Choose a genderless screen
name
 Don’t flirt online – unless
you are prepared for the
consequences
 Save offending messages
and report them to your
service provider
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31. Tips to avoid becoming a victim of
Cyberstalking
 If a threat is made in a chat room or message
board notify the moderator immediately
 Don’t confront the stalker/harasser
 Get out of a situation online that has become
hostile
 Google yourself occasionally to see what
information is being posted about yourself
(personal information)
 Don’t accept files or open attachments from
other users
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32. Tips to avoid becoming a victim of
Cyberstalking
 Use strong passwords on all devices and don’t
allow others to use your electronic devices
 Be aware of social networking websites
“checking you in” to locations and geotagging
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33. Contact Information
Joshua S. Moulin – GCFA,CFCE,CAWFE,DFCP,ACE,CEECS
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
http://JoshMoulin.com
Email: Josh@JoshMoulin.com
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