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Agape Inc, India’s first ever cyber forensic company launches Tech Pathways for Indian Market. Technology Pathways is a leading edge provider of computer security tools and services for the Corporate IT, government and legal communities.

This launch will underscore the ongoing commitment of Agape Inc to provide expanded services within its products and services as new security standards and methods evolve.

The ProDiscover® family of security products combines high quality, performance, and ease of use at affordable prices Technology Pathways provides products and services for:
• Incident Response - Quickly investigate and positively determine if any compromises have been made to your systems as the result of an incident – without taking your system out of service.
• System Audits – Effectively audit systems throughout the network to insure that they have not been compromised
• Internal Investigations – Investigate and monitor internal computer systems to insure compliance with the law or corporate policies.
• Computer Forensics – Thoroughly examine all data on a computer system, locate any evidence that is stored on that system and safely preserve that evidence for use in a court of law.
• Digital Discovery – Find and produce evidentiary quality electronic documents for civil proceedings.

For Further Product Information & price information mail us at: michelle[at]agapeinc.in (replace [at] with @).

To log online Cyber Crime Complaint call our Toll Free No. at 1800 209 6789 (For India Only)

Jayesh Bellani
Executive: Fraud Management System

In the world of cyber crime, where evil bytes are fast replacing whizzing bullets. Given the unrestricted number of free Web sites, the Internet is undeniably open to exploitation. Known as cyber crimes, these activities involve the use of computers, the Internet, cyberspace and the World Wide Web. There has also been a rise in crimes by the use of computers where hackers and computer professionals attack the government agencies, corporate offices, etc, and mostly the young people and teens are working as hackers and making use of computer as a weapon.

Many computer users will try to hide their tracks if what they are engaged in, is improper. But the technique used by typical computer user will be obvious to a forensic specialist. Whereas, Hackers and Professional Experts have advance knowledge to hide or even erase the inappropriate content from hard drive in sophisticated way which cannot be retrieve back easily.

For this Platform, Agape, India’s leading Cyber forensic Company has developed a software toolkit that allow you to be more effective and efficient in your hard drive forensic Analysis by providing advanced work environment for computer forensic examiners for less money. This set of tools helps you identify whether or not a targeted computer system was used to access inappropriate information. Compared to its competitors, Agape’s Toolkit is more efficient to use, runs fast, is not as resource-hungry, finds Active files as well as deleted files from unallocated spaces called “Slack” & offer many features that the others lack, and it comes at a fraction of the cost!

Toolkit includes different Software tools, each taking different role in the examination. It runs under Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008. The suit is incorporated with the write protection software and Hash Algorithm which ensures data integrity and eliminates any chance of data overwriting. Thus, Empowering the evidence that can be used in Court of Law. Suites include.

Text Analyzer enables quick search over hard drives, zip disks and floppy disk for key words or specific patterns of text. Its features include bookmarking and advanced searching which includes multiple words & multiple phrases searching.

Case Catalyst allows reviewing, searching and reporting of data in XML and HTML format and performs indexing of the files. It includes bookmarking and advanced searching features including multiple words & multiple phrases searching. It supports 200+ file formats for different applications.

Email Inspector is comprehensive forensically sound e-mail examination tools available for searching all supported e-mail files from system. It supports almost all e-mail files formats like Outlook e-mails files (.pst, .msg, .eml), Opera e-mail files (.mbs), Eudora, Netscape Messenger, Pegasus Mail, Calypso, FoxMail, .mbx, .pbx, .tbb etc file formats. It extract e-mails from suspect’s system and converts in readable format. Software also supports report making in XML and HTML format.

Net History Analyzer is a forensic software which acquire all internet history on system like Visited url history , cookies history, system’s internet temporary file and all internet pages that is html File saved in system and system bookmark file. Its functions include bookmarking and also support multiple words & phrases searching. Generates reports in XML and HTML.

RegExtractor is used for analyzing Windows registry entries. It finds incorrect or obsolete information in the registry. RegExtractor works with registry files copied from other computers. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, users, preferences of the PC, etc. Generates Report in XML and HTML Format, Loads Multiple Registries.

For further information on our products and service visit URL: - www.agapeinc.in or E-MAIL us at info[at]agapeinc.in (replace [at] with @) or SMS AGAPE at 54646

Agape Inc. has joined forces with Verismic to launch an expanded product line for the IT sector that enhances the working condition through reducing carbon emission and helps generate a positive impact internally and also for the external environment in the long run.

The product range is largely focused on the need based solutions for I.T. industry & systems management. Being cost efficient it serves the needs of the company and being eco-friendly it best serves the requests of the surrounding environment.

The products and their features are listed below.

Power Manager: - Power Manager is a fast and easy way to deliver a solution. With this tool you can monitor your power consumption, reduce carbon emissions i.e. reduce costs and prove that Green IT is a cost saver.

Password Reset: - It is a self service password reset tool empowering end users to control and reset personal passwords without calling the help desk. Password Reset delivers instant benefits to every part of the organization and consistently demonstrates the same security, reliability and ease of use across all environments.

Integration Launcher: - It is a tool that bridges the gap between Service Desk and Desktop Systems Management tools to create a single powerful solution. Integration of your tool set makes it possible for Help Desk professionals to remotely diagnose system issues and fix them, versus costly desktop visits.

Archive Analytics: - Archive Analytics detects and identifies those systems that have gone missing from your environment and helps determine if they have been retired or if they have disappeared. It records all changes and provides built-in analysis reports, analyzes Software Distribution Activities and also any change in inventory Analysis.

The technology leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed Hard Drive Duplication equipment, Intelligent Computer Solutions (ICS) has developed the hard Disk Drive duplication technology enabling fast copy of hard drives with stand alone hardware. Recently they have launched two new models: Rapid Image 7012 and Rapid Image 7020.

The Rapid Image family of duplicators are complete solution stations designed to provide the fastest and latest technology in Hard Drive Duplication with the ultimate User Management Tools. They are designed to copy up to 19 “Target” hard drives simultaneously at speeds exceeding 6GB/minute. They can also be configured to store images, upload and download images from the network.

Rapid Image 7012 with 3.5″ drive caddies

The Rapid Image 7012 is a compact Hard Drive Duplicator designed to copy 1 “Master” hard drive to 11 “Target” hard drives simultaneously at speeds exceeding 6 GB/minute. It can also be configured to have up to 4 “Master” hard drives to store images and copy up to 8 “Target” hard drives with no speed degradation.

Rapid Image 7020 with 3.5″ drive caddies

The Rapid Image 7020 is a compact Hard Drive Duplicator designed to copy 1 “Master” hard drive to 19 “Target” hard drives simultaneously at speeds exceeding 6 GB/minute. It can also be configured to have up to 4 “Master” hard drives to store images and copy up to 16 “Target” hard drives with no speed degradation.

We are the authorized distributors of ICS products in India. For more information on these ICS products, write to us at: info (at) agapeinc (dot) in

New way of fraud and internet scam (Internet Service Provider Consortium fraud)

This is to aware the chief executives of every company about the new way of fraud and internet scam. They might receive an mail (sample given below) which is scam and completely trying to compromise the system as well as network. The sender poses itself as a part of Internet Service Provider Consortium fraud team.

Here’s how the email would look like:

From: Monitoring Team
Date: 11/08/08 08:33:29
To: client
Subject: Your internet access is going to get suspended

Your internet access is going to get suspended.

The Internet Service Provider Consortium was made to protect the rights of software authors, artists.

We conduct regular wiretapping on our networks, to monitor criminal acts.

We are aware of your illegal activities on the internet which were originating from

You can check the report of your activities in the past 6 month that we have attached. We strongly advise you to stop your activities regarding the illegal downloading of copyrighted material of your internet access will be suspended.

Sincerely
ICS Monitoring Team

The analysis of cases reveal that these are new way of social engineering techniques to enter into the secure network or system. They provide attachment which is Trojan dropper, which will install after opening the detail attachment.  After installation system will be in a compromised state and the whole information of the system will be sucked  passively.

Remedial method to safeguard yourself from such an email is by deleting such an email straightaway. Also do not open the attachments.

For further assistance please mail to advice [at] agapeinc [dot] in

Online chatting is gained much appreciation amongst the youngsters early-on. But chatting online has become a very important means of communication as more and more people are using it for their official & personal works. And that means loads of digital evidence. As an examiner, you need a specialized tool to perform a thorough analysis of chat logs. Paraben’s Chat Examiner is a specialized forensic product that will will always be a must for you forensic toolkit. Chat Examiner supports ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, Trillian, Skype, Hello and Miranda. Some other basic features of the same are:

1. Compatible with Paraben’s P2 Examination Technology
2. Supports ICQ 1999-2003b, Yahoo, MSN 6.1, 6.2, 7.0, & 7.5, Trillian, Skype, Hello, & Miranda Chat Logs
3. Auto-search function helps locate Chat Logs
4. Complete bookmarking and reporting functionality
5. Advanced filtering and searching options
6. Open multiple chat databases in one workspace

A new Pocket PC surveillance tool has come up that is designed to fetch detailed mobile phone information, thereby making the task of the mobile forensic investigators-easy. The tool can fetch OS registry information, database records, files information along with other phone information like contact numbers SMS, IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) number, battery status, signal quality, mobile model number and more with the facility of restoring the recovered data on the laptop or desktop system.

Windows mobile software is specifically useful for forensic investigators to examine and extract all relevant information of Windows based cell phone devices including pocket PC, PDA, hand held PC device, palm device, smart phones, palm OS platform device of all major brands like Nokia, Hitachi, HP iPAQ, Motorola, Samsung, i-mate JasJar, Siemens, etc.

A police officer rushes on to a crime scene, plays with the computer and executes some 150 evidence gathering commands in 15 minutes. A scene from CSI? No, this is a common scene for investigating police officers; thanks to Microsoft.

Microsoft had released a free tool (Beta version) called - Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor (COFEE), that can be loaded onto a portable device such as a USB drive. COFEE automates some 150 evidence-gathering commands for computers in short time. This tool was available only to law enforcement agencies to test the functionality and strength of the tool. Being a Microsoft product, COFEE is designed to extract information from Windows-based systems only.

The best part with the tool is that an officer with “no or basic training” can extract the data in about 15 minutes and maintain its integrity. It also eliminates the need to seize a computer itself, which typically involves disconnecting from a network, turning off the power and potentially losing data. Instead, the investigator can scan for evidence on site.

Many law enforcement agencies in around 15 countries, including Poland, Philippines, Germany, New Zealand and the United States have been using COFEE to crack a variety of online crimes and recover digital evidence. And seeing the success of the beta version, Microsoft has decided to roll out its release version soon, with more features.

I was researching for the training providers in forensics space to understand how training is provided in this field. Basically, I was hunting for institutes/organisations which provide online/offline training to law enforcement agencies, professionals and students. Here is what i have found out so far -

1. National Computer Forensic Academy
http://www.gohtci.com/training/index.php

2. Asian School of Cyber Laws
http://www.asianlaws.org

3. Purdue University
http://cyberforensics.purdue.edu/Courses.aspx

4. National Institute of e-Forensic (NIeF)
http://www.nief.in

5. Cyber Law College
http://www.cyberlawcollege.com

6. Forensic Education
http://www.forensiceducation.com/forensic_edu/index.htm

7. India Forensic
http://www.indiaforensic.com/education

8. University of Florida
http://www.forensicscience.ufl.edu/Programs.asp

9. University of FairFax
http://www.ufairfax.net/ufairfax/academics/courses/

10. InfoSec Institute
http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/computer_forensics_training.html

I am still working on getting more of such training providers to lengthen this list. Any thoughts…

UK-based internet security technology company First Cyber Security has teamed up with software provider Phatware to develop a technology that will fight against internet fraud. Their joint venture named Heracles Research, would deliver their first product by using First Cyber Security’s core technology which will verify all URl’s in each email message received and filter the ones containing links to fraudlent websites.

The working of the software is described below:
1. Heracles software will filter spam mails from the e-mails that reach the company.
2. It will then scan the remaining e-mails by visiting every link contained in the e-mail and check if the URLs lead the user to a genuine or dangerous site.
3. It will report back to the e-mail, adding a validation report, or alternatively rejecting it if it contains a fraudulent link.

President of Phatware: Stanislav Miasnikov, said: “We are excited to form this new joint venture and deliver email security software based on the technology developed by First Cyber Security while utilising PhatWare’s expertise in software development for desktop and mobile platforms.”

The first beta version of the software will be available in two versions: Client-side for MS Outlook 2007 or later and Server-side for MS Outlook 2007.