Digital Forensics Tools: The Ultimate Guide (2024)
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.
Author: Phil Froklage
See the story of your geolocation data with Magnet Review’s Worldmap View
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
Not all geolocation data is created equal
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
That One Artifact: How Bluetooth artifacts cracked a case
Digital evidence possesses the remarkable ability to accelerate investigations and frequently establishes a clear trail of evidence. Even a small fraction of this digital gold can often serve as a pivotal starting point, guiding investigators toward essential leads or critical breakthroughs that might otherwise not have been obtained.
Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.3: MFT parsing improvements, collapse/expand file trees, and more cloud acquisition improvements
We’re excited to announce the release of Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.3.
Magnet Axiom 8.3: Exhibit Builder updates, more surveillance applications and updated external mapping options
Magnet Axiom 8.3 is now available delivering quality-of-life and feature improvements to help you work as efficiently as possible.
Global call for papers for MUS 2025 & MVS 2025 now open!
It’s official: Magnet User Summit and Magnet Virtual Summit are coming back in 2025!
Magnet Griffeye 24.3: Video Signature Matching uncovers evidence in extensive video footage
In the latest release of Magnet Griffeye products, we’re excited to launch Video Signature Matching (VSM), a new feature across the platform that will help detect and match content in videos—enhancing the ability to uncover crucial evidence in vast amounts of digital media.
Meet the Magnet Forensics Training Team: Luke Clarke
I’m from Pembrokeshire in West Wales, UK. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in boatyards and out on the river, as both my father and grandfather have boatbuilding and sailing experience. However, I was drawn to technology and fascinated by computers.
Computer artifacts: Exploring metadata, log files, registry data, and more
Society is becoming increasingly dependent on digital devices and networks. Every file opened, downloaded, or shared creates a digital footprint on their computer systems, regardless of the operating system.