Author: Phil Froklage

Introducing Advanced Mobile Data Analysis (AX400), a new mobile forensics training course

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We’re excited to announce the launch of Advanced Mobile Data Analysis (AX400), a two-day expert-level mobile forensics training course designed to elevate your mobile analysis capabilities.   AX400 is tailored for experienced examiners with prior mobile device analysis knowledge or those who have completed Magnet Forensics’ foundational mobile forensics training courses. It is ideal for professionals … Continued

Enhancing, not replacing, human expertise with AI

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Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are driving remarkable transformations across virtually every aspect of our society, including digital forensics. A flood of evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud-based platforms is necessitating new tools that can help investigators navigate terabytes of information. AI offers enormous benefits in this field such as streamlining workflows, quickly categorizing … Continued

Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.9: Improving email threads in Email Explorer and Magnet Review integration enhancements

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In this latest release of Magnet Axiom Cyber, we’ve added several improvements to help you complete your investigations as efficiently as possible. Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.9 includes: To help keep your investigations current with the latest evidence sources, we have also updated and added to our artifact support. The artifact additions and updates are listed … Continued

Simplifying enterprise digital forensics with cloud-based tools

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Remote work, the widespread use of mobile devices, and the evolving techniques of cybercriminals have all added new layers of complexity to digital forensics investigations. To address these challenges, enterprises require efficient, scalable solutions. Fortunately, cloud-based digital forensics tools now help organizations conduct investigations with improved agility, speed, and accuracy. Cloud-based tools have become not … Continued

State of Enterprise DFIR 2025 Report: Remote collections, the surge in AI usage, and the growth of SaaS-based tools

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It’s here! The Magnet Forensics 2025 State of Enterprise DFIR report is now available. Based on a survey of 350+ DFIR professionals, we’ve analyzed the data and captured the key challenges faced by DFIR professionals in corporate and service provider environments. Download our fifth annual report to learn how your peers see their digital investigations evolving … Continued

How to simplify multi-endpoint collection for enterprises 

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The need for secure, efficient, and scalable remote endpoint data collection has grown exponentially as organizations shift to remote work and distributed teams. Magnet Nexus addresses these needs by providing an easy-to-use investigative solution tailored for modern enterprises, offering precise, secure, and comprehensive capabilities for forensically collecting data from multiple remote endpoints.  As a cloud-based … Continued

How cloud-based DFIR solutions accelerate investigations

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Data is at the heart of operations in both the private sector and law enforcement. The increase in devices, cloud-based storage solutions, and the sheer volume of digital information has fundamentally transformed investigations. Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals must now navigate vast datasets while ensuring accuracy and efficiency with the help of advanced … Continued

The role of AI and digital forensics in modern policing 

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting technology in every area—including digital forensics. AI tools are already enhancing investigative capabilities and addressing important concerns, including investigator wellbeing, managing the explosion of digital evidence, and ensuring innovation aligns with ethical and legal standards.  While AI can enhance human expertise, it’s important to remember that it can never take … Continued

Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.8: Email threads in Email Explorer, chat threads in Exhibit Builder, and new artifacts from Samsung Cloud Backups

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It’s this year’s final release of Axiom Cyber, and we’ve added several improvements to help you complete your investigations as efficiently as possible. Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.8 includes: We’ve also updated and added to our artifact support (full details at the end of this blog). Upgrade to Axiom Cyber 8.8 in the Axiom Cyber interface … Continued