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DNS Abuse in Cybercrime: Practical Investigation Workshop Using WHOIS and RDAP

Thursday 19 February 2026

Latin America/Caribbean | Quito, Ecuador | In Person

Event Description

This hands-on workshop, organized by the Department of the Interior of Ecuador, is designed for law enforcement agencies, and government cybersecurity teams seeking to strengthen their investigative capabilities related to DNS abuse and cybercrime.

Participants will gain practical knowledge of how domain names are used in cybercrime activities such as phishing, malware distribution. The workshop focuses on real-world investigative techniques using WHOIS and RDAP, enabling attendees to identify domain ownership patterns and abuse indicators relevant to cybercrime investigations.