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Attorney-Client Privilege? Not at Work.

By admin in Attorney Services, Background Checks, court cases, Criminal Background Check, Criminal Records, invasion of privacy, Investigations, MSI Detective Services, Privacy, Safety, Screening, Security, technorati, testimony at January 22nd, 2011 | 1 comment

attorney_clientBefore writing an email to your attorney, think twice about the repercussions. First of all, as everyone should know by now, once something is released into cyberspace, it’s in cyberspace forever. This includes text messages, chats, emails, pictures, social media conversations, video, and etc.  Second,  the majority of  our time is spent working for a business; and if it’s a job where we access business resources, recognize that these resources are regulated and controlled by…? The business owners, employers, managers, etc.

On Thursday, Sacramento Third Appellate District court ruled that attorney-client privilege is no longer sacrosanct if the communication was between the two parties from the client’s work email address. The decision was unanimous. This means that if you’re going to sue anyone–and especially your employer–do not communicate with an attorney using company resources. The company has the right, because they own the communication device, to use it against you in a court of law. Read the full article »

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Cyber-Sleuth & Zero Day Blogger Missing

By admin in Crime, Debugging - Electronic Countermeasures, eavesdropping, Electronic Fraud, Electronic Theft, hidden cameras, invasion of privacy, Investigations, Locate Investigations, Missing Persons, Missing Persons Investigations, MSI Detective Services, Private Investigator, Screening, Security, Surveillance Services, taps, Technology, technorati at January 18th, 2011 | 2 comments

Zero Day's Dancho DanchevIn August 2010, malware researcher/blogger Dancho Danchev disappeared, his last post on ZD Net’s Zero Day blog (a blog covering online security) appearing on August 18th of last year, and the last entry on his personal blog was in September 2010. One of his most recent posts on his personal blog was a summary of three year’s investigation into Cyber Jihad.

In the past few days,  ZDNet took to the web with some disconcerting evidence that Danchev, who lived in Bulgaria, was either taken, or forced to flee, against his will.  ZDNet, which is owned by CBS Interactive, has made numerous attempts to contact Dancho Danchev via phone, e-mail, and snail mail. They’ve contacted Bulgarian authorities and Danchev’s colleagues to no avail; Dancho Danchev is missing.

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In December 2010, the online site received a cryptic message from a Bulgarian source that Danchev was okay, but “in a lot of trouble.” According to the article, this is keeping him away from computers and telephones, which makes contacting him nearly impossible.  

Following that, a colleague of Danchev’s reached out to ZDNet concerning a letter received on September 9, 2010. The letter reads:


“As I consider you as a trusted colleague, and someone who understands the big picture of cyber crime and cyber espionage, I’m attaching you photos of the “current situation in my bathroom”, courtesy of Bulgarian Law enforcement+intell services who’ve been building a case trying to damage my reputation, for 1.5 years due to my clear pro-Western views+the fact that a few months ago, the FBI Attache in Sofia, Bulgaria recommended me as an expert to Bulgarian CERT -> clearly you can see how they say “You’re Welcome”. I’m sending you these not with the idea to see them published, but as an insurance in case things get ugly, knowing that a trusted third-party has access to these and can always distribute them to [redacted] mailing list members, and pretty much the entire industry, especially the press. The LEO behind the whole operation: [ NAME REDACTED ] I’m in a process of contacting journalists -> just in case. I hope you’re the trusted industry contact that I think you are, and you’ll basically keep these somewhere safe. Thank you, and please use my PGP key.”


Photos (above and below) of what seem to be bugging devices hidden in the walls of Danchev’s residence accompanied the letter. ZDNet decided to publish the information to help them determine the fate of Dancho Danchev’s disappearance. They are asking for help: If anyone has information on Dancho Danchev’s whereabouts, please contact ZDNet.

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Espionage Entertainment: Spy Anna Chapman Speaks on TV

By admin in Attorney Services, court cases, Crime, fraud, hidden cameras, Missing Persons Investigations, MSI Detective Services, Privacy, Private Investigator, scam, Surveillance Services, Technology, technorati, Wanted at January 9th, 2011 | No comments

WatchingYouRussian TV interviewed a spy working in the United States that could have come from the pages of Ian Fleming’s James Bond stories. Fleming, a one-time covert British agent himself, wrote about Bond working with incredible spy babes.

Anna Chapman, who obtained British citizenship via marriage, was recently ejected from the United States with 10 other spies and sent packing back to the motherland.  Her interview on Russia’s “Let Them Speak” was the first time Chapman spoke publicly anywhere since being stripped of her British citizenship and sent packing from the United States.

On her TV debut in Russia, the host referred to her as  ”woman of the year,” and although  Chapman probably has a lot to talk about, she kept the subject away from the investigation into her spying activity, steering toward more mundane topics. Chapman wants to be an actress, enjoys spy movies (really…) and likes Angelina Jolie. More than anything else, however, she wants a lion cub.

Although she didn’t talk about spying, she promised that all would soon revealed, as long as the Russian people stayed tuned to their television sets.  According to the NY Daily News, Chapman said; “Next year I will reveal all my secrets.

Seems that at least the Russians will stay tuned-in as their newest “star” of reality TV meets real-life espionage. The “hero” of the story, who’s pictures appear in the January 2011 Playboy, wants to be an actress; she’s been booted from two democratic countries, but has aspirations to be Russia’s version of Angelina Jolie. Following a criminal investigation, Chapman was busted in–of all places–a Barnes & Noble by American intelligence agents, all she wants is to cuddle with her baby lion cub…

It doesn’t get any better than this.

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Prostitutes, Websites, & Serial Killers

By admin in Attorney Services, Background Checks, court cases, Crime, Infidelity, Investigations, Locate Investigations, Missing Persons, Missing Persons Investigations, murder, Private Investigator, stalking, Technology, technorati, Violence at January 2nd, 2011 | 1 comment

shannon-gilbert.jpgAs the made-for-TV premier of The Craigslist Killer gears for its  premiere, most of the controversy surrounding the online site has dissipated following the site’s publicized removal of the “adult services” section.

The section, which was under public and law-enforcement scrutiny for allowing ads that allegedly promoted prostitution, ceased in allowing adult services ads in the “Casual Encounters” section in the US in August, and Internationally in December.

The section became infamous after Philip Markhoff, a Syracuse, NY native attending medical school in Boston, MA, was arrested for robbing two paid escorts and murder/robbery of a third, Julissa Brisman.  According to Wikipedia, all three victims used craigslist to advertise their “services.”

In Jersey City, missing escort Shannon Gilbert reportedly used craigslist to advertise sexual services (NJ.com) when she disappeared somewhere between her home and Fire Island earlier this year in May. A searched launched to find Gilbert led detectives to the discovery of four decomposed women–allegedly all prostitutes–on Long Island beaches.

The last person who saw Gilbert was her driver, who said that she seemed to be delirious and refusing to leave her client’s home in a gated resort-area. She never gave the driver the client’s address, name, or phone number.  Following the discovery of the four bodies  (none of which was Gilbert) area police discovered the identity of Gilbert’s client and interrogated him about her whereabouts. Thus far, they do not believe he is involved, and believe that they may be on the trail of a serial killer on Long Island.

The Long Island case resembles an unsolved criminal investigation in the Atlantic City-area; in 2006 police discovered four decomposing bodies in a drainage ditch in Egg Harbor Township, and all four victims were linked to prostitution. Like the Long Island murders, the victims were killed elsewhere and dumped near a beach.

While specific details aren’t available, the New York Daily News reported that Atlantic County detectives were conferring with Long Island detectives about both cases.

While the Craigslist adult services section’s been removed, the site still operates its  ”Casual Encounters” section where people can seek out sexual partners. Craigslist has posted warnings on the Casual Encounters section, and requests that users flag illegal posts that contain adult content. The section also warns users to be aware of scam posts, and spam, but does not state anywhere that prostitution ads are in violation of the site’s policies.

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