TC December 2009

Case Study, Database Hack with a Twist

Plenary Sessions

Tuesday — December 1st, 2009 16:00

The AFP recently undertook an investigation in the hacking of a database from a private company; this database was offered for sale on the open market. The sale of this database could have lead to large scale problems for Australia’s Internet presence. This investigation combined the use of specialist technical resources, covert Internet engagement and old-fashioned police work.

Presenters

  • Alex Tilley (AFP - Australia Federal Police, AU) AU

    Alex Tilley is a Technical Specialist with the Australian Federal Police’s High Tech Crime Operations area. He has extensive experience in IT security in the finance and online gambling sectors where he became very familiar with many flavors of online crime.

    His work with the AFP allows him to put his knowledge of underground communities and hacker tactics to use on a daily basis.