If you’ve ever tried to untangle a money laundering scheme, map a terrorist network, or visualize a botnet’s command-and-control infrastructure, you’ve almost certainly heard of . Acquired by IBM years ago, this desktop-based investigative tool has been around for decades—yet it remains one of the most powerful, non-negotiable pieces of software in serious analytic shops.
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