 One of the most important aspects of our work is effective communication

with suspects and informants. In today's digital age, this often means utilizing
various online communication tools to gather information and build our cases.

One tool that has proven to be particularly useful in this regard is Signal.
Signal is a secure messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption, meaning
that only the intended recipients can read the messages. This makes it an ideal
tool for communicating with suspects and informants, as it ensures that our
conversations remain confidential and cannot be intercepted by third parties.

In one case, we were investigating a cyberstalking incident involving a suspect

who was using multiple social media platforms to harass and intimidate their
victim. By communicating with the suspect through WhatsApp, we were able
to gather valuable information about their actions and ultimately build a
strong case against them.

Another tool that has proven useful in our investigations is Telegram.

Telegram is a messaging app that offers both end-to-end encryption and the
ability to create "secret chats" that self-destruct after a set period of time. This
feature can be especially useful when communicating with informants who
may be hesitant to share sensitive information.

In a case involving a group of individuals who were involved in illegal online

activities, we were able to establish a relationship with one of the group
members through Signal. By using the "Dissapearing Messages" feature, the
informant was able to share sensitive information with us without fear of
repercussions. This information proved to be crucial in building our case and
ultimately led to the arrest of several members of the group.

In conclusion, effective communication is an essential aspect of any computer

forensic investigation. By utilizing tools such as Signal and Telegram, we are
able to communicate with suspects and informants in a secure and
confidential manner, gathering valuable information that can help to build our
cases.

CSI Linux has several applications that you can use to securely communicate
with with colleagues or a person of interest. Here is a list of some of these
tools:

 Discord
  Element
 Pidgeon IM
 Signal
 Slack
 Telegram
 Tox
 Whatsdesk/Whatsapp
 Zoom
 * ...
 Applications that require accounts

If one of the applications that you need to use requires you to set up an
account, it is suggested that you use a sock puppet or and under cover
account.

This link covers what setting up a sock puppet account entails: Using Sock
Puppet Accounts for OSINT – CSI Linux

 We have built a tool that pulls from several resources and creates a dossier to
help you start your sock puppet accounts.
The finished example looks like this