While digital evidence is commonly linked to crimes like child exploitation, violent offenses, and cybercrimes, its significance extends to almost every crime, including understanding the complexities of vehicle accidents. A traditional vehicle accident investigation focuses on reconstructing the physical scene and Magnet Axiom adds a crucial new dimension: the digital traffic crash scene. Consider the … Continued
Magnet Axiom 8.4 is now available, delivering feature and functionality improvements that will help you work as efficiently as possible, including: You can upgrade within Axiom or over at the Customer Portal. If you’re looking to try Axiom, you can request a free trial here. Artifact reference in Portable Case There have been a number … Continued
We’re excited to announce the release of Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.4, which includes new features and improvements such as: We’ve also updated and added to our artifact support (additional details are at the end of this blog.) Upgrade to Axiom Cyber 8.4 within the Axiom Cyber interface or through the Customer Portal. Haven’t tried Axiom … Continued
Incident response forensics investigations are crucial for understanding security breaches, mitigating damage, and preventing future incidents. Leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK® (Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge) significantly enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of these investigations. MITRE ATT&CK is a globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations. Here’s why … Continued
The importance of acquiring cloud and social media data in criminal investigations cannot be overstated. Sometimes there can be crucial information found that can be a determining factor in whether an arrest is made. That can subsequently mean that a dangerous person remains on the streets. We’ll walk through a real case where, because of data retrieved through cloud forensics, a previously convicted child predator was arrested and imprisoned.
Are you looking to go deeper on a wide range of enterprise-style investigations? If you’re a user of Magnet Verakey, we’ve got the perfect course for you: Magnet Verakey Examinations (VK200)! VK200 will give you the skills and training necessary to improve your mobile device investigations by detailing the use of Magnet Verakey’s mobile device … Continued
MF: Tell us about your life before becoming a Trainer. KG: Before coming into the industry, I worked in the hospitality sector (late nights and fun times). At the age of 30 I had a bit of a mid-life crisis and had finally decided what I wanted to do in life so returned to full … Continued
Digital forensics tools have improved a lot in the past several years. With these advances, the digital forensics community now has many tool options for each phase of an investigation.
Magnet Review empowers your investigative team members – both inside and outside your organization – to securely collaborate and review digital evidence from any of your data sources, and from anywhere in the world. One critical source of digital evidence in today’s investigations is geolocation data. Examination of mobile devices like smartphones can yield a … Continued
Geolocation data has become an indispensable tool in criminal investigations, offering unparalleled insights into the movements and whereabouts of mobile devices. This technological advancement provides law enforcement with the ability to reconstruct crime scenes, establish timelines, and verify alibis with a level of precision that was previously unattainable. The forensic examination of mobile digital devices … Continued
