goodlabs lighthouse in the dark web live event
December 7, 2023 3pm to 5pm ET @ The Vault in Toronto
Holding GoodLabs' first Lighthouse in the Darkweb invite-only event within the venerable walls of the Bank of Canada's old vault is deeply symbolic.
This iconic location stands as a testament to Canada's long-standing commitment to financial security and trustworthiness. The Vault, which once safeguarded the nation's wealth and economic foundation, epitomizes the very essence of safe banking. By convening here, we not only pay homage to the legacy of banking integrity, but also emphasize our unwavering commitment to upholding and modernizing these values in the face of evolving financial threats.
In this historical setting, we underscore the significance of fortifying our defences, ensuring that our modern banking systems remain as unassailable as the vaults that protected our past.
sessions
3pm ET
the billion-dollar identity heist
Matt O’Neill
U.S. Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge of Cybercrime
Hieu Ngo
Dark Web Advisor. Reformed Fraudster. Previously Took Over 200MM Accounts in US.
Join a historic session where Hieu Ngo, the mastermind behind a $1.2 billion identity theft, and Matthew O'Neill, the U.S. Secret Service Agent who caught him, come together for the first time.
Starting his cybercrime journey at just 15, Hieu compromised over 200MM accounts while Matt orchestrated an intricate sting operation to capture him.
Now an ally, Hieu uses his deep dark web knowledge to fight fraud, and together, they'll share insights on modern cyber fraud and defensive strategies.
3:45 pm ET
hunting in the haystack
In the complex maze of today's financial ecosystem, discerning the subtlest hints of fraud can be akin to pinpointing a needle in an expansive digital haystack. Yet, as technological advancements surge forward, they present potent tools that can revolutionize our strategies for detecting deception.
In this session, we will collaborate with leading fraud technology specialists and industry visionaries. Together, we'll attempt to decode a meticulously crafted fraud scheme set up by Hieu, our esteemed Fraud Advisor and a once-notorious Fraudster, in GoodLabs' HaystackDB, a fraud simulation database for testing fraud-hunting strategies for financial institutions. By harnessing the combined might of Biometrics Fraud Intelligence, Streaming Event Platforms, Graph Analytics, and AI, we aim to gauge the efficacy of present-day tech arsenals against the ingenious tactics of modern fraudsters.
4:30 PM ET
visionaries roundtable
Join us for an illuminating fireside chat with the industry's leading fraud defence visionaries. In this roundtable discussion, our experts will delve into the current fraud landscape and explore the horizon of future innovations, shedding light on effective strategies for the financial sector to proactively hunt down deceptive activities.
As the stakes continue to rise, it's crucial for us to ensure that financial institutions’ customers remain shielded from potential threats and that the foundations of the financial world stand unshaken. Together, let's envision and shape a more secure future, where trust is both a virtue and a guarantee.