Crypto Currency Intelligence with Keven Hendricks - Episode 52

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Keven Hendricks, an expert and pioneer in Crypto and Dark Web investigations. Keven is the founder of Ubivis, a project dedicated to combatting the spread of narcotics using the dark web. He has worked previously under the FBI and DEA, taking part in various task forces. We discussed adapting to the changing crypto landscape, taking down criminals operating on the dark web, privacy in crypto, the tools he uses to keep himself secure and much more.Find Keven Hendricks:UBIVIS ProjectWe Spoke About:1:10 - Kevin’s background3:54 - Being part of an anti-online exploitation task force6:17 - How Kevin began specialising in cryptocurrencies10:03 - Working with federal and international organisations, adapting to the changing crypto landscape and participating in the take down of illicit marketplaces15:24 - Where adversaries on the dark web slip up18:34 - How criminals using cryptocurrencies cash out22:02 - Cryptocurrency ATMs24:44 - Monero and other privacy centric cryptocurrencies29:07 - Using privacy centric crytocurrencies31:56 - What is TOR?36:09 - Disscusing Torndao Cash44:14 - Most private and secure messaging apps47:25 - Which mobile OS is more secure?50:00 - Recommendations for tools similar to TOR and TailsOS52:09 - Advice for conducting investigations into crypto and the dark web55:32 - Cultural recommendations57:22 - Final thoughts and the increasing relevancy of cryptocurrenciesAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to secret & top secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey DynamicsYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcast Google PodcastAmazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.