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7 essential artifacts for macOS forensics

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In the realm of digital forensics, mac forensics (the investigation of macOS systems) present a unique landscape filled with crucial artifacts that can provide deep insights into user activities, system events, and potential security breaches. Whether you’re investigating a criminal case, responding to an insider threat, or managing a cybersecurity incident, understanding these key forensic … Continued

Magnet Axiom 8.5: Integrating Magnet One with Axiom for faster, more effective investigations 

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We are thrilled to announce that Magnet Axiom 8.5 is now available! This release integrates Axiom with our new platform, Magnet One, which unifies your digital forensics teams and products to create greater efficiency across the entire digital investigation lifecycle.   In addition to the integration with Magnet One, this release also includes new and updated … Continued

How Magnet Axiom can enhance a vehicle accident investigation

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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

What’s new in Magnet Axiom 8.4

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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

That One Artifact: How cloud forensics reveal evidence when devices don’t

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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.

Not all geolocation data is created equal

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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   

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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.