S3:E6 // Aligning on Android acquisitions
How many different ways are there to get Android data? What’s the difference between agent-based extractions and ADB acquisitions?
Content Industry: Public Safety
AI Unpacked #3 : Digital crossroads — the intersection of AI and the law
A key consideration in any digital forensic examination in the public safety sector is ensuring that the evidence would be court-ready.
Magnet Axiom and Axiom Cyber quarterly update
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!
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
Challenges conquered: Practical advice for approaching complex technical investigations
Digital forensic consultants are constantly faced with unfamiliar hardware, technologies, data structures, and problems. While this makes our work exciting, it also makes it challenging. How do you approach solving a problem you haven’t faced before? How do you navigate roadblocks that seem insurmountable? How do you know when a promising lead becomes a rabbit hole that you need to stop following?
Reclaim time in your digital investigations with Magnet One: Part 2 – Accelerate your workflows with Magnet One
This is the second entry in a four-part series showing you how Magnet One helps your digital forensics lab save time and effort in your investigations. Be sure to check out the other entries in this series to learn more about how Magnet One helps you save time in your investigations by streamlining your forensics … Continued
Mobile Minute Episode 11: Efficient Evidence Sharing with Event Snapshots
This episode of Mobile Minute we are looking at how the Event Snapshots feature in Magnet Axiom can help you narrow down large amounts of mobile data so that you can quickly and efficiently share potential evidence with your stakeholders. With the volume of data on modern mobile devices trying to share a full extraction … Continued
Magnet User Summit 2026: Redefining and rediscovering what’s possible in DFIR
We can’t wait to share the news: Magnet User Summit is coming back bigger and better than ever to Nashville on April 20-22, 2026! Magnet User Summit 2026 promises to yet again be the DFIR event of the year—with world-class hands-on training (plus the opportunity to earn CPE credits), onsite certification, informative presentations, and early … Continued
Meet the Magnet Forensics Training Team: Anthony Reince
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
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.