Content Industry: Military & Intelligence

Magnet Axiom and Axiom Cyber quarterly update 

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With the recent Magnet Axiom and Axiom Cyber 9.0 releases we added several new and exciting capabilities. In the short time since that release, we’ve continued to roll out updates refining and iterating on those features. In addition to continually expanding and updating the artifact support to help provide insights from the latest apps and … Continued

Global call for papers now open: Share your knowledge at Magnet User Summit & Magnet Virtual Summit 2026! 

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Did you hear the news? Magnet User Summit and Magnet Virtual Summit are coming back in 2026 to help redefine and rediscover what’s possible in DFIR in 2026!  Magnet Virtual Summit will take place February 23-27 while Magnet User Summit returns to Nashville April 20-22—and we’re opening submissions for speaking spots at both events.  Magnet … Continued

Meet the Magnet Forensics Training Team: Anthony Reince

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Our Training team continues to grow. In our latest “Meet the Forensic Trainer” blog, meet Wisconsin, USA-based Anthony Reince!   Want a chance to learn from Anthony in the classroom? Learn more about what courses are offered through our Training & Certification portal.  MF: Tell us about your life before becoming a Trainer. AR: Prior … Continued

That One Artifact: The power of a text

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In digital forensics, every little detail counts—and expertise makes all the difference in solving a case. In an investigation involving the tragic death of a child and the serious injury of others, a single piece of digital evidence was pivotal in uncovering the truth. It played a key role in disproving the suspect’s account of events. The breakthrough evidence uncovered through digital forensics was crucial in holding those responsible accountable, delivering justice for the victims, and offering some measure of closure for their families.

Forensic Analysis of Prefetch files in Windows

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This is the fourth blog post in a series of five about recovering Business Applications & OS Artifacts for your digital forensics investigations.   What are prefetch files? Prefetch files are great artifacts for forensic investigators trying to analyze applications that have been run on a system. Windows creates a prefetch file when an application is … Continued

Forensic analysis of LNK files

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This is the third blog post in a series of five about recovering Business Applications & OS Artifacts for your digital forensics investigations.  What are LNK files? LNK files are a relatively simple but valuable artifact for the forensics investigator. Shortcut files link to an application or file commonly found on a user’s desktop or … Continued