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Published on June 29, 2022

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Digital Evidence Processing: Parsing-Only Processing and Post-Process Carving

Processing evidence sources that contain terabytes of data and hundreds of thousands of artifacts is now a common and sometimes time-consuming process. Magnet AXIOM and Magnet AXIOM Cyber offer you more control over evidence processing by offering the option to process evidence with parsing-only and post-process carving—allowing you to apply the appropriate collection method for the investigation at hand.

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June 29, 2022 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on June 2, 2022

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AXIOM Cyber 6.2: Email Explorer, VirusTotal Integration and Volatile Artifacts.

Only two months after the release Magnet AXIOM Cyber 6.0, we’ve delivered several new and exciting features in Magnet AXIOM Cyber 6.2, including:

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June 2, 2022 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on June 2, 2022

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Magnet AXIOM 6.2: Surface Handwritten Documents Automatically

Magnet AXIOM 6.2 is now available, which adds a new Handwriting Classifier in Magnet.AI and improved viewing experiences for key iOS apps, in addition to several new UX enhancements to help you work investigations even easier and faster.

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June 2, 2022 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on May 31, 2022

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The Expanding Case for Early Case Assessment With Rapid Triage Tools

How can we possibly keep up against cybersecurity threats? The instances of cybersecurity threats targeting businesses continue to grow at an alarming rate—with cyberattack attempts on corporate networks increasing by 50% per week compared to last year. Not to mention the evolution in the complexity and sophistication of these threats.

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May 31, 2022 • About a 4 minute view

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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.

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May 4, 2022 • About a 2 minute view

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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 4 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 October 3, 2023

How to Detect BLASTPASS Inside a WebP File

Once again, compression algorithms are showing us that they are ruling the internet.

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October 3, 2023 • About a 8 minute view

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Published on September 18, 2023

Deep Dive on Portable Case Part 2

In part one of our Portable Case series, we looked at the features and benefits of Portable Case. We highlighted the power of real-time collaboration with multiple stakeholders and having all the feedback collected in one place.

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September 18, 2023 • About a 5 minute view

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Published on September 18, 2023

iOS 17 Forensics: Another Year, Another Byte of the Apple

With another year gone by, it’s time for another version of iOS to hit the market to coincide with the release of the iPhone 15 series and Apple’s first inclusion of the USB-C port to its iPhone line. While the USB-C port is old-hat for macOS devices and even several years old for iPadOS devices, bringing it to Apple’s mainstream mobile device will certainly bring some changes for forensic professionals. Let’s take a look at both the changes and features of iOS 17 as well as some forensic impacts going forward!

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September 18, 2023 • About a 6 minute view

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Published on September 14, 2023

Deep Dive on Portable Case Part 1

One of the most essential parts of the forensic process is reporting what you find on a system. Often, the forensic examiner may only know part of the case. Not having the complete picture as a single examiner makes collaborating on findings essential to the reporting process. Magnet Forensics has built Portable Case, a feature of Magnet AXIOM and Magnet Cyber, to help foster that collaboration, make it more integrated, and allow that needed collaboration.

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September 14, 2023 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on September 13, 2023

Magnet AXIOM 7.5 – Continuing to Improve Mobile Investigations With Magnet AXIOM and GrayKey

We’re excited to announce the release of Magnet AXIOM 7.5! This latest version of AXIOM adds several new features to help make your digital evidence analysis and reporting faster and easier.

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September 13, 2023 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on September 13, 2023

Magnet AXIOM Cyber 7.5 is now Available

We are thrilled to announce the release of Magnet AXIOM Cyber 7.5! In this release, we have introduced several new and updated features to help streamline your workflows and ensure you have all of the necessary data for your investigations, including:

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September 13, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on September 8, 2023

Updated Memory Analysis Capabilities in Magnet IGNITE

As preventative tools have gotten more adept at blocking traditional cyberattacks, bad actors have increasingly leveraged tactics that run only in memory, making them near invisible to most detection tools. In the absence of detectable evidence on drive data, memory analysis is needed to identify threats advanced persistent threats (APTs) leveraging fileless malware and living off the land (LOTL) techniques.

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September 8, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on September 7, 2023

Small Bytes: Digital Forensics Exonerates Husband From Murder Charges

As technology evolves, law enforcement agencies must be equipped with the tools and expertise to use digital forensics in their investigations effectively.

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September 7, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on September 7, 2023

GrayKey Supports iOS 16.6

Apple is continuously rolling out updated versions of its mobile operating system, iOS, to address security concerns and introduce new features. While these ongoing releases provide value for the end users, they also add to the challenges faced by examiners who need to access and extract critical data from mobile devices involved in criminal investigations.

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September 7, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on September 7, 2023

2023 Magnet Forensics Scholarship Program: Apply Today!

We’re proud to be continuing our commitment to help promising officers get an opportunity to enter the field of—or advance in—digital forensics through the Magnet Forensics Scholarship Program.

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September 7, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on August 30, 2023

The Art of Detection: Digital Forensics and Intellectual Property Theft

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

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August 30, 2023 • About a 4 minute view

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Published on August 30, 2023

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

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.

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August 30, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on August 30, 2023

Introducing Magnet OUTRIDER 4.0: Now with iOS Support

We’re excited to announce that Magnet OUTRIDER now supports triage of iOS devices! This is in addition to already existing triage support of Windows, Macs, and external drives, as well as Android mobile devices. Also with Magnet OUTRIDER 4.0, you can now use MD5 hash matching to locate files on a device using hashsets like … <a href="https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/introducing-magnet-outrider-4-0-now-with-ios-support/">Continued</a>

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August 30, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on August 28, 2023

Introducing Case Sharing and Collaboration in Magnet IGNITE

Responding to cyber security incidents often necessitates leveraging the experience of the broader team to ensure a quick and complete response. IGNITE now allows you to easily share and collaborate on cases within your organization, helping your team work together to reach a quick resolution.

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August 28, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on August 23, 2023

Global Call for Papers Now Open!

We’re excited to be bringing back Magnet Virtual Summit February 27-March 7, 2024! MVS is a fantastic chance for DFIR experts and newcomers alike to join a virtual event that offers a wide variety of presenters from many areas of expertise sharing their research in the latest trends in the fields of digital forensics, incident … <a href="https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/global-call-for-papers-now-open/">Continued</a>

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August 23, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on August 21, 2023

Griffeye Joins Magnet Forensics

We’re excited to share the news that Magnet Forensics has acquired Griffeye! Griffeye is recognized by law enforcement agencies worldwide for its powerful digital investigation suite, Griffeye Analyze, which has proven exceptionally helpful for investigators working on child exploitation cases.

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August 21, 2023 • About a 1 minute view

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Published on August 17, 2023

Four Benefits of Combining Magnet IGNITE and AXIOM Cyber

Things need to move quickly in cybersecurity. When a potential compromise is uncovered, the more time it takes to determine the scope of the incident and the root cause, the greater the risk of data exfiltration and overall impact on the operation and reputation of the business.

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August 17, 2023 • About a 3 minute view

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Published on August 10, 2023

Magnet AXIOM 7.4: Faster and Easier Analysis & Report

We’re excited to announce the release of Magnet AXIOM 7.4! This latest version of AXIOM introduces several new features to help make your digital evidence analysis and reporting faster and easier.

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August 10, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on August 10, 2023

New Signed Mac Agents and More in Magnet AXIOM Cyber 7.4

We are thrilled to announce the release of Magnet AXIOM Cyber 7.4.

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August 10, 2023 • About a 2 minute view

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Published on August 10, 2023

How to Remotely Acquire from Mac Endpoints Using AXIOM Cyber’s Signed Agent and Jamf Pro

Here's how you can easily and consistently collect from remote Mac endpoints with AXIOM Cyber’s signed Mac agent.

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August 10, 2023 • About a 4 minute view

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