Magnet Forensics is excited to announce the release of version 24.5 of the Magnet Griffeye suite! This update brings key enhancements to the Griffeye Intelligence Database (GID) in Griffeye Operations and Griffeye Enterprise, including streamlined user permissions management for improved security, as well as a new beta feature for Summary Report templates across all Griffeye … Continued
Efficiency, accuracy, and protecting data privacy is critical when performing mobile investigations. For forensic examiners, the ability to filter through massive datasets and extract only what is relevant to a case is invaluable.
In digital forensics, Windows operating systems leave behind a wealth of forensic artifacts that can be invaluable in investigations. Among the key artifacts are ShimCache (Application Compatibility Cache) and AmCache (Application Activity Cache). These artifacts can provide valuable insights into program execution and file system interaction, often essential in piecing together an event timeline or … Continued
Across almost every industry and application, advances in AI have been prompting changes that can have major effects on digital forensic examinations. While the rapid development and availability of AI can be leveraged for malicious purposes, it can also level the playing field to give examiners another tool to help them keep pace with AI-generated … Continued
Magnet Axiom 8.6 introduces a new offline version of the early access to Magnet Copilot’s AI capabilities, helping you easily recognize potentially relevant data in your cases and determine the authenticity of media. This new release adds enhanced related media options to Artifact Explorer, and support for four additional languages in Magnet Exhibit Builder. Axiom … Continued
The latest release of Magnet Axiom Cyber introduces several improvements for examiners working on a variety of investigation types, from incident response to internal investigations. Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.6 includes an array of new features and improvements, such as: We’ve also updated and added to our artifact support (full details at the end of … Continued
When your word can make or break a case, your credibility is vital. Without a way to demonstrate your mastery of digital forensics, it can be harder to defend your findings and present them with full confidence. With Magnet Griffeye tools being a potentially vital part of any case involving media files—particularly CSAM—it’s even more … Continued
PowerShell is a powerful tool within Windows systems, widely used for administrative tasks, automation, and scripting. Unfortunately, due to its powerful scripting capabilities and default presence on Windows machines, it has also become a popular tool for malicious actors. PowerShell can be used in advanced attacks, including fileless malware, lateral movement within a network, and … Continued
Time is always critical when dealing with criminal investigations, but did you know that some iOS forensics evidence will be lost entirely if it isn’t extracted within a certain window of opportunity? To help avoid any lost data during mobile forensic data extraction, we have outlined the best iOS evidence sources to capture before expiration, … Continued
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a powerful tool for remote administration, but it can also be a gateway for attackers seeking unauthorized access. For digital forensics professionals, RDP artifacts are critical in tracing an intruder’s steps. In this blog, we will explore what RDP digital artifacts entail, where they are located, how they can be … Continued
