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Tag: Mobile

The importance of preservation for iOS devices 

April 21, 2025

By Chris Ciligot

To say the mobile landscape evolves quickly is an understatement. With frequently updated operating systems and new security features to contend with, the window of opportunity for digital examiners to collect mobile data is constantly shrinking.  Longstanding device seizure processes and best practices simply aren’t enough to protect mobile extractions anymore. With the need to … Continued

Overcoming key challenges in remote data collection for enterprises

March 5, 2025

By Chris Ciligot

Cybercrime, regulatory pressures, and corporate security concerns all drive the need for more effective remote data collection tools. Your organization needs to access, analyze, and secure digital evidence from a wide range of sources—including cloud services and mobile devices—to uncover criminal activity, counter complex cyberattacks, ensure regulation compliance, and accelerate incident response to contain and … Continued

Understanding the security impacts of iOS 18’s inactivity reboot

November 13, 2024

By Chris Ciligot

Beginning with iOS 18, Apple has added an inactivity reboot timer into the operating system that is tied only to the device’s lock state. This means that when the device has been locked for a period of three days (72 hours), the device reboots. Sounds simple, right? Well, it’s not quite so simple for the … Continued

Why endpoint forensics is essential for business security

June 19, 2024

By Phil Froklage

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are ever evolving, making cybersecurity measures a non-negotiable for businesses of all sizes. However, even the most comprehensive defenses can be breached, either through unpatched exploits, or by an insider who inadvertently causes one.

How to Uncover Geolocation Artifacts for Mobile Device Investigations

October 11, 2023

By Phil Froklage

In today’s digital age, the use of mobile devices has become pervasive across different domains. With the increase in usage, the role of geolocation in mobile device investigations has become more crucial than ever.

The Art of Detection: Digital Forensics and Intellectual Property Theft 

August 30, 2023

By Phil Froklage

With Magnet VERAKEY and Magnet ARTIFACT IQ, investigators can acquire, preserve, and analyze the contents of the full file system.

Improve Hybrid Work: Shield Your Business’ Reputation With Magnet VERAKEY

August 30, 2023

By Phil Froklage

Hybrid work is here to stay. With the increasing prevalence of remote work, mobile device policies are one area businesses must focus on. Businesses face a unique challenge because smartphones have become such critical tools for today’s working professionals.

How To Get the Most Out of Your Magnet GRAYKEY Extractions

June 16, 2023

By Phil Froklage

GrayKey extractions are an amazing tool for digital investigators and examiners, since getting a full file system image is crucial. For years, most forensic examinations of iOS devices were limited to data only available in an iTunes backup and only if you had the user’s passcode—with Android acquisitions not being much easier.

What Lies Beneath: An Investigator’s Guide to Magnet Graykey Category Extractions

May 15, 2023

By Phil Froklage

Magnet GRAYKEY – a mobile device forensic tool that can provide same-day access, complete evidence control, and comprehensive data extraction for Android and iOS devices.

Making the Case for Magnet GRAYKEY Funding

May 9, 2023

By Phil Froklage

In this blog, we will walk you through those different considerations, provide resources, and outline some best practices to help you position Magnet GRAYKEY to your decision makers so you can increase the chances of securing funding.  

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