In 2017, mobile usage not only shows no signs of slowing down; it’s actually increasing. A January report from EduBirdie reported that nearly 75 percent of people globally use mobile devices, making them “now an indispensable part of everyday life for most people around the globe.” Of that number, the report noted, Android and iOS … Continued
Your Guide to Android 7.0’s File-Based Encryption, Direct Boot, and Other Security Features In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, consumers continue to demand secure devices that protect their data from prying hackers, data thieves, and even, in some cases, governments. Apple still leads the way, but Google’s latest round of security features ensure that … Continued
In our last blog about being forensically curious, we used research by Magnet Forensics’ Jessica Hyde and Basis Technology’s Cesar Quezada, plus some commentary from Cheeky4n6Monkey, to show how to discover important information about new and/or unsupported apps—or simply, those you want to validate to ensure your forensic tool is acquiring and parsing all the … Continued
One of the hidden gems of Magnet AXIOM and Magnet IEF is the ability to create a Portable Case. A Portable Case can be created by any AXIOM or IEF user to collaborate on a case with other stakeholders and it can include all the digital evidence that has been acquired and recovered in a … Continued
I read a recent blog post by Harlan Carvey called “Beyond Getting Started,” where he discussed several areas that people in the DFIR field could continue to grow, including programming and community engagement. It inspired me to think about the way that I try to share in the community and goals I set for myself … Continued
In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the importance of building the skills that will help you grow your forensic expertise, including research and testing your theories, and some ideas on how to make time to do so. In this part of our series, we’ll focus on the discovery process. Magnet Director of Forensics Jessica Hyde, … Continued
Ya sea una combinación de hojas de cálculo de Excel, bases de datos de Access y documentos de Word, o incluso una pizarra llena de notas adhesivas amarillas, las agencias de procuración de justicia de todo el mundo han tenido que utilizar una variedad de soluciones momentáneas en su enfoque de administración de casos, lo … Continued
In part two of our Q&A session with Magnet Forensics Product Manager Tayfun Uzun, we take a deeper look at the features and capabilities of Magnet AXIOM Cloud (announced as part of Magnet AXIOM 1.2 – read more.) (Read part one of our Q&A with Tayfun here) Let’s dive right in! Magnet Forensics: AXIOM Cloud … Continued
The following blog post is a guest post by Ryan Duquette, MSc, CFE, CFCE, Founder and Principal, HEXIGENT Consulting. In July 2015, the FBI, in collaboration with the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, launched a campaign to educate businesses and industry leaders about protecting trade secrets and intellectual property. The campaign, which continues to this day, focuses on … Continued
Recently we had the chance to sit down with Troy Schnack, a forensics examiner with the Federal Public Defender’s office for the Western District in Missouri, to discuss his take on digital forensics. Troy had submitted a couple of artifacts to our Artifact Exchange and we wanted to talk a bit more about the importance … Continued
