Magnet Virtual Summit 2026 Capture the Flag
This challenge is a fantastic, gamified opportunity for professional development, allowing you to rigorously test your digital forensics skills.
Author: Phil Froklage
When Windows takes a nap and leaves you evidence: Inside hiberfil.sys
Hiberfil.sys is one of those Windows artifacts every examiner should know about. It can contain a near-complete capture of system memory but is also tricky to collect and parse.
Bridging cybersecurity & forensics: Why DFIR belongs inside the modern SOC
Authored by Doug Metz Originally published in the November 2025 issue of Magnet Unlocked. Want to be the first to see new content? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Magnet Unlocked. In many corporate environments, cybersecurity and DFIR still operate in separate lanes: SOC = Detection & containmentDFIR = Evidence & root cause That separation made … Continued
Same app, different data: Explaining to the court why device and cloud data don’t match
After the second episode of Legal Unpacked, a question came in that mirrors a frequent issue raised in court: A judge asks, “You obtained data from an application on the device, and from the cloud provider for data for the same account stored remotely. Can you explain to the court why the two sets of data don’t match?” The underlying assumption is that device data and cloud data should align. In reality, they are fundamentally different, and misunderstanding that distinction risks missing potential evidence.
Magnet User Summit 2026: Here’s your presentation catalog!
Magnet User Summit 2026 is getting closer, and we’re excited to share this year’s presentation catalog! We’ve got an incredible collection of presenters lined up ready to deliver sessions that will educate, empower, and inspire everyone joining us in Nashville on April 20-22. That includes insights from both the private sector and law enforcement about AI-driven solutions, navigating the latest mobile forensics challenges, cybersecurity, media authentication, reducing the demands of your investigations in the lab and so much more.
Leveraging digital forensics to advance employee misconduct investigations
Employee misconduct can pose serious financial, operational, and reputational risks to enterprise organizations. Bullying, sexual harassment, gambling, accessing inappropriate content, and similar misconduct costs U.S. companies up to $300 billion a year according to Work Shield. The 2024 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ “Report to the Nations” estimates occupational fraud alone leads to annual losses of more than $3 trillion globally.
Introducing Magnet One Mobile Case Stream: Early access now available!
We’re thrilled to announce that Magnet One Mobile Case Stream—the first of a new class of workflow experiences we call case streams—is now available through early access for Online Magnet Graykey customers.
Why digital forensics became mission-critical for federal agencies
Federal crimes now have a huge digital component which has transformed the breadth and scope of investigations. While interviews, surveillance, and physical evidence remain essential, the most decisive insights often come from digital evidence. Computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices can expose criminal networks, uncover insider threats, and reveal national security risks.
Bringing human traffickers to justice with Magnet Forensics
Human trafficking is no longer confined to the shadows of the physical world. It now infiltrates nearly every corner of cyberspace. Traffickers can exploit victims through mobile devices, social media, gaming platforms, and encrypted messaging apps. Today, almost every criminal investigation has a digital component. But every text, image, and video leaves behind a trail of evidence that can reveal the full scope of a human trafficking incident—if investigators have the right tools to help them.
New! Magnet Certification Preparation
We’re excited to announce the launch of Magnet Certification Preparation —a new series of reinforcement training designed to help qualified students confidently prepare for their certification exams.