Multiple forensic methods may work for any one device, but what’s “recommended” may not always net more data; in fact, incorrectly applied methods could modify or wipe the evidence altogether. Do you know which is which? Each advancement in mobile forensics methods has occurred in response to a need to cope with rising evidence volumes … Continued
As data drifts further away from physical drives and more into the cloud, examiners have an ever-changing location to locate information. Instead of locating incriminating evidence on drives or SD cards, it can often be stored on services like Google, iCloud, and Dropbox— leading to a whole new set of challenges for examiners. That’s why … Continued
With Magnet AXIOM 1.1.3, we’ve not only made it easier for users to acquire and process images from mobile devices, but we’ve also brought improvements to our reporting capabilities — making the experience an even smoother one for stakeholders to use the evidence presented to them in their investigations. Find out more about what’s included … Continued
In a highly competitive market for digital forensics services, sometimes what makes the most difference is high quality software that helps you get the job done the right way—whether “the right way” means a flexible solution that travels with you, a tool that can obtain all the data that’s most germane to your case, or … Continued
Magnet Forensics Founder & CTO, Jad Saliba, had a chance to sit down with Head of Griffeye, Johann Hofmann while they were at Techno Security in Myrtle Beach recently — they reflected on the values of their companies, the importance of collaboration, and discussed where they see digital forensics going in the future. Read the conversation below. … Continued
Once again, we owe thanks to the forensics community. For the fifth year running, they selected Magnet Forensics tools as Computer Forensic Software of the Year! This year, we are also beyond thrilled to accept the Digital Forensic Organization of the Year for the first time! Announced Friday at the SANS DFIR Summit in Austin, … Continued
In previous versions of Magnet AXIOM, you were required to unlock and enable USB debugging for Android device acquisitions or use Magnet ACQUIRE to load your own custom recovery images. Now, we’ve built this right into AXIOM, adding over 680 recovery profiles for Samsung devices with plans to add more in the future. Flashing a … Continued
Magnet AXIOM 1.1.2 is now available to download for customers — bringing with it the aforementioned integration with Griffeye and Project VIC, as well as significant developments in mobile acquisition, Portable Case, and BitLocker decryption. Get the latest version of Magnet AXIOM in the Customer Portal now. Enhanced Integration with Griffeye and Project VIC As … Continued
Magnet Forensics wants to shine a light on the people in the digital forensics field who are bringing excellence and integrity to the community. Whether it’s through their work on a case, their unrelenting commitment to the pursuit of justice, or their contribution to digital forensics as a whole, the new Magnet Forensics Community Award … Continued
The Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference, an annual event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has a reputation for delivering great content in a beautiful coastal location. This year was no exception, with industry speakers and vendors giving their perspectives on issues like the Internet of Things (IoT), the latest Android and iOS operating system … Continued
