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Author: Darcey Hilliard

Why human validation matters—and why fear doesn’t help 

March 20, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

There appears to be a growing tension in digital forensics around artificial intelligence. On one side are people excited by what AI can already do—surface patterns at scale, accelerate triage, highlight anomalies no human would realistically find. On the other side are voices urging extreme caution or outright prohibition, often framed as a need to “protect the human element.”

A checklist for building a private-sector digital forensics lab 

March 18, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

Your organization is coming across more advanced digital investigations than ever, and the time has come to either launch your own digital forensics lab or level up your existing one. 

숨겨진 데이터의 실체: Full File System추출을 통해 드러난 정보들

March 17, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

모바일 기기 포렌식에서 사용되는 추출 방식은 Full File System과Logical두 가지로 나뉩니다. iOS 및 Android 기기의 활용이 법 집행기관 수사와 기업 조사 전반으로 확대되면서, 두 방식의 차이를 이해하는 것이 더욱 중요해지고 있습니다.

Magnet One Case Stream: A new transformative workflow amplifying critical work

March 17, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

Introducing Magnet One Case Stream, a new Magnet One-powered capability with the fastest and easiest way to acquire, share, and review digital evidence.

Now open for registration: AP100 – Axiom Digital Evidence Reporting: A Prosecutor’s Toolkit

March 12, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

We’re excited to introduce AP100 – Axiom Digital Evidence Reporting: A Prosecutor’s Toolkit, a new three day training course built specifically for prosecutors to help effectively utilize Axiom reports in your cases.

Magnet Automate: Making backlogs disappear for good 

March 12, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

Law enforcement and investigative teams are inundated with devices, data, and demands. Digital forensics labs are often overwhelmed, leaving critical evidence to languish in long queues and potentially compromising justice. Whether you’re handling several cases a week or hundreds per month, see how Magnet Automate can modernize your lab like never before.

Announcing the winners of the 2026 Magnet Virtual Summit CTF

March 10, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

Hi, all! This is Jessica Hyde and I am so excited to share the winners from the Magnet Virtual Summit 2026 CTF, as well as images, the challenges, and the questions! The Magnet Virtual Summit 2026 CTF was another exciting competition. We had over 3,950 people register for the CTF and 1,041 folks solved at least one question —record breaking participation!

Mobile anti forensics and the impact on evidence recovery

March 5, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

This research explores a selection of anti-forensic mobile apps on Android and iOS using Magnet Axiom: Snapchat’s My Eyes Only, Samsung Secure Folder, SpoofCard, and Wasted (an Android panic-wipe app). Each application was installed on controlled test devices on both Android and iOS, populated with realistic data (photos, videos, calls, and messages), imaged, deleted, and imaged again. Analysis focused on the recoverability of stored artifacts, the effectiveness of built-in security or wipe mechanisms, and the potential countermeasures available to investigators.

State of Enterprise DFIR Report: The top trends shaping digital investigations in 2026 

March 5, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

This year’s State of Enterprise DFIR Report is here! Based on a survey of over 360 private sector digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals, the 2026 State of Enterprise DFIR report from Magnet Forensics offers insight into the latest challenges facing enterprise investigation teams and forensic service providers—and serves as a valuable planning tool for the year ahead.

Proving what’s real in a synthetic world

February 26, 2026

By Darcey Hilliard

I was at a conference a couple of weeks ago, and one thing became impossible to ignore. Five or six presentations, different speakers, different research, all orbiting the same core problem: deepfakes, synthetic media, and altered images.

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