Topic: Computer

S3:E8 // Looking Closer at Locations

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In this episode of Mobile Unpacked, we’re joined by special guest Jeff Rutherford, Forensic Consultant at Magnet Forensics, for a deep dive into location data on iOS and Android. We’ll explore its unique quirks, discuss which sources you can trust, and highlight the ones you should treat with caution. Join us to learn more about one of the most crucial and highly protected types of data on modern mobile devices, and discover how understanding it can strengthen your investigations.

HaystackID delivers in high-stakes investigations, backed by partnership with Magnet Forensics

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HaystackID supports organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 100 clients, with fast, high-stakes digital investigations around the world. In this case study, Chief Information Security Officer John Wilson and VP of Forensics Rene Novoa share how Magnet Forensics helps their team stay ahead of evolving technology in mobile investigations, meet urgent deadlines, and deliver white-glove … Continued

The digital forensics tightrope act

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I’ve spent my career in digital forensics wrestling with two deceptively simple questions: Where do I start and where do I stop, in an investigation? Both decisions feel like drawing lines on quicksand. You’re flooded with artifacts—timestamps, logs, messages—tempting you to search every byte. But legal deadlines and investigative demands force focus. The real skill isn’t just finding evidence but knowing when to stop.

eDiscovery forensics: Bridging legal review and digital evidence

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The intersection of eDiscovery and digital forensics is increasingly vital to modern legal investigations. As business data spreads across the cloud, numerous endpoints, and remote work environments, legal teams must not only identify relevant evidence but also prove its authenticity, preserve its integrity, and prepare it for court.

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