Matt Richardson has been a guest on 2 episodes.
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S04 E03 Part 2: Human Trafficking in Online Marketplaces (Part 2): Exposing the Threats & Tools to Fight Back
February 18th, 2025 | Season 4 | 33 mins 33 secs
David Cook, Matt Richardson, Elliot, and Daniel delve into OSINT's role in investigating child trafficking, offering practical tracking tips and safeguarding advice for parents.
This episode delves deeper into how investigators use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncover and disrupt human trafficking networks, with insights from experts at ShadowDragon and the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII). They explain how repeated text, images, and publicly available digital data provide critical leads, stressing the importance of ethical and transparent collection methods. Finally, the conversation offers practical tips for parents on preventing exploitation, including maintaining open dialogue, setting firm boundaries, and remembering the “stop, block, and talk” rule. -
S04 E02 Part 1: Human Trafficking in Online Marketplaces (Part 1): Exposing the Threats & Tools to Fight Back
February 3rd, 2025 | Season 4 | 59 mins 50 secs
In this episode of the Shadow Dragon podcast, host David Cook speaks with Matt Richardson from the Anti Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) alongside Shadow Dragon’s CEO and CTO. They examine how traffickers operate, the impact on victims, and the investigative tools used to track and disrupt these crimes. The discussion also highlights the emotional toll on investigators and the importance of ongoing community partnerships to protect vulnerable populations.