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Catch up on the latest DFIR insights, Magnet Forensics news, product announcements, and deep-dives directly from Magnet experts.

Published on May 4, 2022

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Collecting Google Drive Activity in Magnet AXIOM Cyber

With AXIOM Cyber you can now get even more Google Drive Activity data from Google Workspace thanks to the ability to collect a record of user activity on a Google Drive account.

May 4, 2022

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Published on May 4, 2022

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Magnet AXIOM 6.1: More Evidence from the Outlook App and Google Chrome

Magnet AXIOM 6.1 is now available, helping you automatically surface evidence from even more sources, including the Outlook app, Windows Mail, and Google Chrome.

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May 4, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on April 28, 2022

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Modern Digital Forensic Tools: How New Tools Cut through the Noise to Find Evidence

Magnet AXIOM is one of Detective Gish’s go-to tools and it’s part of what allows him to create the story of what has happened based on the data collected from digital devices.

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April 28, 2022 • About a 8 minute view

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Published on April 22, 2022

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Magnet Forensics is Proud to be Named a Leader for Worldwide Digital Forensics in Public Safety

We’re very excited to share that Magnet Forensics has been named a leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Forensics in Public Safety 2022 Vendor Assessment!

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April 22, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 12, 2022

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Magnet AXIOM 6.0: Surfacing More Evidence than Ever Before

With AXIOM 6.0, we’ve focused on automatically surfacing accessible evidence, helping you cut through the non-relevant data quickly.

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April 12, 2022 • About a 6 minute view

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Published on April 12, 2022

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Magnet AXIOM Cyber 6.0: YARA Rules, Queued Collections, Dark Mode, and More!

There is a lot to be excited about in AXIOM Cyber 6.0! Learn more about this significant update and wee what the top 6 new features are.

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April 12, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on March 16, 2022

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How EDR Complements DFIR

Chances are if you have EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools, your cybersecurity posture is mature enough that you also have DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response) tooling as well. But you may be wondering: how they overlap, if at all. Do EDR tools and DFIR tools do the same thing, or do they complement each other?

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March 16, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on March 11, 2022

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Leveraging Magnet Forensics Software for Human Trafficking Investigations

Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation cases have exponentially increased as smartphones, computers, and tablets have become the number one source of communication and social interaction.

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March 11, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on March 8, 2022

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3 Reasons to Automate Enterprise DFIR Workflows

The need to automate enterprise DFIR workflows is greater than ever. Private sector and enterprise organizations are facing an onslaught of cyberattacks that shows no sign of stopping. According to a study performed by Deep Instinct the use of malware increased by 358% through 2020, and ransomware usage increased by 435% compared to 2019.

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March 8, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on March 7, 2022

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How To Get Started with DVR Examiner

DVR Examiner allows you to recover video and metadata from CCTV and surveillance DVRs including those that are password protected or damaged. Let’s walk through the best practices to get started with DVR Examiner, including some video clips that will help you get the most out of DVR Examiner for your investigations.

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March 7, 2022 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on March 2, 2022

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Magnet Summit 2022 Capture the Flag Contests

Hi! This is Jessica Hyde and I am so excited to announce the plans for the Capture The Flag competitions at Magnet Summit 2022.

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March 2, 2022 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on February 24, 2022

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Magnet AXIOM 5.10: Bringing Even More Support for iOS 15

We’re proud to announce the availability of Magnet AXIOM 5.10! You can upgrade to the latest version within AXIOM or over at the Customer Portal.  

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February 24, 2022 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on February 24, 2022

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What’s New in Magnet AXIOM Cyber 5.10

We’re happy to announce the availability of Magnet AXIOM Cyber 5.10! You can upgrade to the latest version within AXIOM Cyber or over at the Customer Portal.

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February 24, 2022 • About a 1 minute view

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Published on February 24, 2022

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Stephen Boyce, former FBI, on the Magnet Digital Investigation Suite

Stephen Boyce, who served agencies of the U.S. State Department as well as the FBI, on the Magnet Digital Investigation Suite.

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February 24, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on February 17, 2022

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New Report: The Evolution of Digital Forensics in the Next Normal

A new IDC Report, "The Evolution of Digital Forensics in the Next Normal" is now available! Learn What 4 Essential Elements to Look for in Your Forensics Tools.

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February 17, 2022 • About a 1 minute view

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Published on January 20, 2022

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Anatomy of a Data Exfiltration Investigation

In the United States, 62% of Insider Threats are data exfiltration. This is, by far, the most common type of Insider Threat, with three times more frequency than the second most common Insider Threat: privileged misuse.  Data exfiltration or IP theft, is simply when data walks out the door of your business. These types of … <a href="https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-data-exfiltration-investigation/">Continued</a>

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January 20, 2022 • About a 10 minute view

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Published on December 9, 2021

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Anatomy of a Business Email Compromise Investigation

While ransomware and phishing attacks seem to dominate cybersecurity headlines and mindshare, there is another threat, one that is arguably stealthier and more dangerous: business email compromise (BEC) or also sometimes called CEO fraud. A business email compromise attack uses the principles of social engineering where a threat actor will send a well-crafted email that’s tailored to an individual or a … <a href="https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-business-email-compromise-investigation/">Continued</a>

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December 9, 2021 • About a 8 minute view

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Published on November 18, 2021

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Anatomy of an eDiscovery Investigation

Learn how to conduct an eDiscovery digital forensic investigation in 4 steps, with real examples from the DFIR experts at Magnet Forensics.

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November 18, 2021 • About a 9 minute view

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Published on September 29, 2021

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Anatomy of A Data Breach Investigation

Delve into a data breach investigation with a step-by-step walkthrough of what you may expect and how to perform your examination.

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September 29, 2021 • About a 10 minute view

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Published on September 9, 2021

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Anatomy of A Ransomware Investigation

We’re following a realistic, yet hypothetical ransomware investigation picking up where the forensics lab would begin and end its work.

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September 9, 2021 • About a 10 minute view

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Published on May 19, 2022

Update on Magnet Summit 2022 Capture the Flag Contests

Hi! This is Jessica Hyde and I am so excited to revisit the Magnet Summit 2022 Capture the Flag contests.

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May 19, 2022 • About a 6 minute view

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Published on May 12, 2022

Three New Magnet Training Certifications Available to Demonstrate Your Expertise

One of the many exciting things we unveiled at Magnet Summit 2022 was the introduction of three brand new free certification programs—giving you an opportunity to showcase your expert-level competence with Magnet Forensics products to peers, internal stakeholders and external audiences, including legal teams or clients.

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May 12, 2022 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on May 9, 2022

Meet the Magnet Forensics’ Training Team: Anthony DaSilva

Introducing our newest member of the Training Team, Anthony DaSilva. Learn more about Anthony’s varied and interesting background and what he’s hoping to bring to his role at Magnet Forensics.

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May 9, 2022 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on May 9, 2022

Meet the Magnet Forensics’ Training Team: Thad Winkelman

Introducing our newest member of the Training Team, Thad Winkelman. Learn more about Thad’s varied and interesting background and what he’s hoping to bring to his role at Magnet Forensics.

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May 9, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on May 5, 2022

Magnet Forensics Acquires Cybersecurity Software Firm Comae Technologies

Magnet Forensics has acquired the strategic IP assets of Comae Technologies, a company that specializes in cloud-based memory analysis.

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May 5, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on May 4, 2022

What’s New in Magnet AXIOM Cyber 6.1

AXIOM Cyber 6.1 builds features introduced in AXIOM Cyber 6.0, and includes performance improvements to help streamline your workflows.

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May 4, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on May 4, 2022

Collecting Google Drive Activity in Magnet AXIOM Cyber

With AXIOM Cyber you can now get even more Google Drive Activity data from Google Workspace thanks to the ability to collect a record of user activity on a Google Drive account.

About a 2 minute view

May 4, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on May 4, 2022

Magnet AXIOM 6.1: More Evidence from the Outlook App and Google Chrome

Magnet AXIOM 6.1 is now available, helping you automatically surface evidence from even more sources, including the Outlook app, Windows Mail, and Google Chrome.

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May 4, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on May 3, 2022

Highlights From an Amazing Magnet Summit 2022

Magnet Summit 2022 was an incredible mix of valuable DFIR learning and old fashioned fun! Check out this post summarizing the highlights.

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May 3, 2022 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on April 28, 2022

Modern Digital Forensic Tools: How New Tools Cut through the Noise to Find Evidence

Magnet AXIOM is one of Detective Gish’s go-to tools and it’s part of what allows him to create the story of what has happened based on the data collected from digital devices.

About a 8 minute view

April 28, 2022 • About a 8 minute view

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Published on April 26, 2022

Stream_db_I_e4 Filesystem Support Now Available in DVR Examiner 3.1.5

With DVR Examiner 3.1.5, we have now added support for a new filesystem, updates to the user interface, and addressed a few key bugs.

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April 26, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 22, 2022

Magnet Forensics is Proud to be Named a Leader for Worldwide Digital Forensics in Public Safety

We’re very excited to share that Magnet Forensics has been named a leader in the new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Forensics in Public Safety 2022 Vendor Assessment!

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April 22, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 21, 2022

Nominate Magnet Forensics in the 2022 Forensic 4:cast Awards!

Nominations for the 2022 Forensic 4:cast Awards are open until May and we hope we can count on your support!

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April 21, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 14, 2022

Analytics in Magnet AXIOM

When it comes to the analytics tools of Magnet AXIOM, they’re designed to automatically surface case-relevant evidence, empowering you to derive insights and intelligence quickly and easily. With tools such as Media Explorer, Cloud Insights Dashboard, Connections, and Timeline, AXIOM leverages technology like machine learning and CBIR (Content-Based Image Retrieval) to surface evidence. Data visualizations are … <a href="https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/analytics-in-magnet-axiom/">Continued</a>

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April 14, 2022 • About a 7 minute view

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Published on April 13, 2022

Meet the Magnet Forensics’ Training Team: Luke Smith

Introducing our newest member of the Training Team, Luke Smith. Learn more about Luke’s varied and interesting background and what he’s hoping to bring to his role at Magnet Forensics.

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April 13, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on April 13, 2022

Meet the Magnet Forensics’ Training Team: Cody Flowers

Introducing our newest member of the Training Team, Cody Flowers. Learn more about Cody’s varied and interesting background and what he’s hoping to bring to his role at Magnet Forensics.

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April 13, 2022 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on April 13, 2022

AirTag Trackers: Public Safety and Digital Evidence

AirTag, Apple's foray into the Bluetooth tracker market, has major implications for public safety and digital evidence. Apple's worldwide device network means that AirTag will make it extremely easy to track objects, but these tools can be used by bad actors as well. A criminal can now easily slip an AirTag into an unsuspecting victim’s bag, car, or other personal item to track their every move.

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April 13, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 12, 2022

YARA Rule Processing in Magnet AXIOM Cyber

YARA provides a platform for the cybersecurity community to work together and identify the very latest malware threats.

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April 12, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 12, 2022

4 Reasons to Use Queued Remote Collections in Magnet AXIOM Cyber

With queued collection, AXIOM Cyber streamlines the efficiency of your collection workflow, allowing you to analyze and close investigations.

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April 12, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on April 12, 2022

Magnet AXIOM 6.0: Surfacing More Evidence than Ever Before

With AXIOM 6.0, we’ve focused on automatically surfacing accessible evidence, helping you cut through the non-relevant data quickly.

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April 12, 2022 • About a 6 minute view

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Published on December 10, 2020