UserAssist Forensic Artifacts: What they are and how to use them
UserAssist is a feature in Windows that tracks the usage of executable files and applications launched by the user.
Author: Phil Froklage
Legal Unpacked with Justin Fitzsimmons: a new webinar series on digital evidence and the law
The evolution of privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment has created one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s law enforcement and prosecutors.
Create Magnet Axiom Portable Cases in record time
Time is always a critical factor in digital forensics investigations. Your stakeholders rely on you, and your team, for timely sharing of the insights that help them understand what really happened in an incident.
Magnet Witness now integrated with Magnet One: Streamline your collaboration and sharing in video investigations
In the fast-paced world of digital forensics, time and clarity are everything. That’s why we’re excited to announce the integration of Magnet Witness with the Magnet One Platform —bringing seamless video evidence collaboration directly into your DFIR workflow.
Employee departure: leveraging digital forensics for complete, defensible collections
During an employee departure from an organization, whether through resignation, termination, or other separation, the stakes are high. Without a well-planned approach to data preservation and review, businesses face risks ranging from litigation and regulatory penalties to loss of intellectual property (IP) and exposure of sensitive data.
How to execute defensible, comprehensive legal holds with digital forensics
When business data is distributed across cloud platforms, remote endpoints, mobile devices, and virtual systems, organizations face complex challenges responding to litigation or regulatory events, such as legal holds for eDiscovery investigations. Legal teams must not only identify and preserve electronically stored information (ESI) but also ensure the authenticity, integrity, and defensibility of the evidence collected.
How to support early case assessment in eDiscovery with digital forensics
Early case assessment (ECA) is a critical first step in the eDiscovery process, one that directly influences cost, efficiency, and legal strategy. By conducting effective scoping at the outset, identifying which custodians, data sources, and timeframes are most relevant, organizations can reduce the volume of data collected, clarify legal exposure, and make informed decisions about whether to settle, negotiate, or proceed with litigation.
Closing the gap: How digital forensics and intelligence can work smarter together
In today’s investigations, one thing is certain, data is everywhere. Every seized phone, laptop, or cloud account holds a potential goldmine of information. While digital forensics teams work tirelessly to extract and analyse that data for court, intelligence units are often working just a few doors away, building operational pictures and identifying threats. The problem? … Continued
Blueprint of an eDiscovery Investigation: Digital forensics and eDiscovery
As the volume and variety of electronically stored information continues to grow, legal and investigative teams encounter increasing complexity in their search for evidence. Successfully managing a modern investigation requires a coordinated approach that integrates legal expertise, advanced digital forensics, and efficient eDiscovery workflows.
Authenticity on trial: How Magnet Verify helps prosecutors admit digital media and defeat deepfake defenses
In an era where a single image or video clip can make or break a prosecution, the authenticity of media evidence has never been more crucial.