Jeremiah O'Connor

Jeremiah O'Connor is a Principal Research Scientist on the Coinbase Security where he focuses on building scalable threat detection models, threat intelligence, and writing software to solve real-world security problems. His current interests are in machine learning, natural language processing, distributed systems, cryptocurrency security, and big data security research. Prior to joining Coinbase, he worked at OpenDNS (bought by Cisco), Evernote, Mandiant/Fireeye, and Uber. Jeremiah earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from University of San Francisco in 2014. Jeremiah presented his research at many conferences including ISOI APT Conference, Source Security Conference, Blackhat Asia 2016, Data By the Bay, Cisco's Prague Data Science Summit, Europol Virtual Currency Symposium. Jeremiah works closely with law enforcement abd is part of multiple Virtual Currency Task Forces including USSS, FBI, Europol. In his free time, Jeremiah enjoys health and fitness, martial arts, reading, and hanging out with his friends and family.


Sessions

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Protecting the Bank in Your Pocket - Ukraine Crypto Edition
Jeremiah O'Connor

Abstract: Come get an inside sneak peek how Coinbase Security utilizes innovative detection techniques and threat intelligence capabilities to help keep its users and the entire cryptocurrency community safe. We will focus specifically on what Coinbase Security is doing to track major financial actors and protect users in the Ukraine region, a hotbed for crypto theft, and how we are working with top notch law enforcement entities to help take the fight to the bad guys.