While it was only recently added, the HTCIA – DC Chapter will have no trouble finding a home on our site—especially with meetups like “Synthetic Worlds,” which is happening on March 19th.
Focusing on the growing trend of criminal activity via social networking sites, synthetic worlds, and ARGs, the “Synthetic Worlds” meetup will be hosted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Electronic Crimes Technology & Support Center and will feature Jason A. Thomas of West Virginia University as the speaker. Â
To learn more about this meetup, continue reading below.
- Who: Jason A. Thomas of West Virginia University
- What: “Synthetic Worlds – 2nd Life Live Demo”
- According to the HTCIA – DC Chapter website, “[t]his presentation aims to expose the criminal use and danger of a variety of Internet technologies, including Second Life, ARGs, MySpace, Facebook, and others. Through specific case studies, attendees will gain an awareness of the types of threats these technologies pose. Moreover, attendees will learn ways to combat and mitigate the risks associated with new technologies.”
- When: 03-19, 10:00 AM EST
- Where:Â IRS Criminal Investigation (6359 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310; Electronic Crimes Technology & Support Center, Suite 240)
For more information on the HTCIA – DC Chapter infosec meetup event, description in our NoVA Meetups section. View our Calendar for a complete list of infosec events in and around the NoVA area. Here is a link to the HTCIA – DC Chapter page with more information about this meetup.
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