The scariest sentence you’ll ever hear in a digital forensics lab
It isn’t “the drive is unreadable.”
It isn’t “they never got the discovery.”
It isn’t even “is that phone ringing inside the faraday box?”
Author: Phil Froklage
AI in enterprise DFIR: Moving fast, staying defensible
Key insights AI adoption in enterprise digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) has reached a tipping point. Data from the 2026 State of Enterprise DFIR report, drawing on insights from more than 350 enterprise DFIR professionals, shows that 68% are now using AI as part of their investigations — a more than threefold increase from … Continued
Asking the right questions: How to get the most out of Intelligent Insights
By Brandon Epstein AI is already helping digital investigators surface overlooked data in record time. But its effectiveness still depends on the human behind the keyboard, and rightly so. Inside Magnet Review’s Intelligent Insights, powered by Magnet AI, every investigation begins with a simple step: the investigator or attorney asking the system a question. That … Continued
Windows forensics: Understanding and analyzing Pagefile.sys artifacts
By Chad Gish Key insights The Windows pagefile.sys is a fundamental source of evidence in digital forensics investigations and incident response. When live RAM capture is unavailable, either due to a system shutdown, oversight, or other factors, this system-managed file can serve as the last resort for recovering critical memory-related evidence. Some examples of artifacts … Continued
C2PA and media authentication: What you need to know
By Brandon Epstein Key insights If you’ve been working in media forensics or the larger digital evidence community in the past six months, chances are you’ve heard about C2PA Content Credentials and their role in authenticating digital media. In this article, we’ll explore what C2PA is, how it works, and its current function within the … Continued
Shadow labs and the case for purpose‑driven forensics
I have spent a lot of time thinking about the places where digital forensics actually happens and not just where it is supposed to happen.
From backlogs to breakthroughs: AI’s role in evidence review
Law enforcement agencies around the world are looking at ways in which AI can alleviate some of their biggest pain points. The expanded use of AI in policing generally, and digital forensics more specifically, is still evolving. But it’s already clear that AI can help reduce the investigative challenges created by the tsunami of digital evidence and complexity of that data.
Magnet User Summit 2026: Bringing the digital investigations community together in style
Over 700 friends, customers, and partners from 23 countries joined us in Nashville for Magnet User Summit 2026 – an incredible turnout that will have everyone buzzing for a long time afterwards. Between hands on learning, compelling thought leadership, and candid conversations, this was a chance to get a clear view of where digital investigations are headed and how Magnet Forensics is helping remove friction between tools, teams, and timelines.
Media Triage in Magnet Graykey now integrated with Magnet Griffeye®
The volume of media stored on mobile devices can be overwhelming but even a single image can be the turning point in a case, especially when there is reason to believe a device contains Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM).
Meet the recipients of the 2026 Magnet Forensics Scholarship Award
We’re proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Magnet Forensics Scholarship Award — an inspiring group of officers working toward, or advancing, careers in digital forensics.