Investigating data exfiltration: key digital artifacts across Windows, Linux, and macOS

Data exfiltration—the unauthorized transfer of data from a system—can result in severe damage to organizations, making it critical for forensic investigators to identify key digital artifacts that reveal how, when, and where the breach occurred. Tools such as Magnet Axiom Cyber, Magnet Axiom, and Magnet Nexus are essential in uncovering these critical pieces of evidence. These … Continued

Real-time hash matching against NCMEC: Now in Magnet Griffeye products 

About a year ago, we announced our partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)—the largest and most influential child protection organization in the U.S. Over the past year, we have collaborated to build a new information-sharing solution to support ICAC investigators across the U.S.  Today, we’re excited to launch the NCMEC … Continued

Integrating Magnet Graykey and Magnet Axiom with Magnet One for faster mobile investigations

With ever-growing volumes of mobile device data involved in today’s crimes, we know that mobile investigations are by far the top priority in most agencies today.   With our first step in realizing the vast potential of Magnet One, we’re focusing on enhancing your mobile investigations with the combination of Magnet Graykey/Verakey and Magnet Axiom/Axiom Cyber, … Continued

What’s new in Magnet Axiom 8.4

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

Bridging the gap between DF & IR:  MITRE ATT&CK ® framework integration in Magnet Axiom Cyber

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

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.