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Topic: Computer
Combating drugs and gang violence with digital forensics
Violent crime continues to be a serious problem in many major metropolitan areas, often fueled by the complex and intertwined networks of drug trafficking and gang activity. Some 33,000 violent gangs are active in the U.S., engaged in a variety of illegal activities, including robbery, drug and gun trafficking, prostitution, human trafficking, racketeering, and fraud. … Continued
Learn tips and best practices for reviewing and analyzing media evidence from leading media forensics experts
In this joint webinar, Technical Forensic Specialist Kate Woolley and a seasoned investigator Randy Gohn from Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office will showcase the power of Magnet Witness in recovering and analyzing video evidence from DVR systems—especially in challenging scenarios like arson investigations.
S2:E4 // Voices from the field: Trends, challenges, and what’s next in DFIR
Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) has evolved rapidly from purely reactive investigations to incorporating proactive approaches that utilize cloud-powered forensics and AI. But while the tools and techniques may have advanced, so too have the complexities: hybrid and remote workforces, supply chain compromises, expanding attack surfaces, and the increasing pressure to collect evidence before it disappears.
In this special episode of Cyber Unpacked, hosts Doug Metz, Senior Security Forensics Specialist, and Jeff Rutherford, Forensic Consultant, bring together a panel of DFIR leaders to explore the state of digital investigations today. We’ll unpack some of the top challenges investigative teams face, from AI’s opportunities and risks to common pitfalls they’ve overcome. They’ll also share how different organizations are adapting, why celebrating internal wins matters, and what trends DFIR leaders should be paying attention to next.
Join us for what’s sure to be a lively discussion on where DFIR is headed, and how you can equip your team to respond with speed, accuracy, and confidence in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Reclaim time in your digital investigations with Magnet One: Part 4 – Simplify your data management
Managing the vast amounts of data generated in today’s investigations has become a major challenge for digital forensics labs. Not only do you need to acquire, process, and analyze the ever-growing volumes of digital evidence coming into your lab, but you must also find a way to securely and reliably manage it throughout your entire investigative lifecycle – any lapse in data availability, integrity, or chain of custody can compromise your entire investigation and derail a prosecution.
Magnet Axiom fall update: ChatGPT, Chromium, private messaging support, and more
As we reach the mid-point of the Magnet Axiom and Magnet Axiom Cyber 9 series, we have continued to build their capabilities, with new and updated features that help you work more efficiently. Some feature highlights from the last three releases include: To keep your cases current with the latest apps and services, we also … Continued
S1:E1 // Search warrants for digital evidence: The data-driven approach
In this first episode of Legal Unpacked, Magnet Forensics’ resident prosecutorial expert, Justin Fitzsimmons will provide investigators and prosecutors with a practical, structured approach to drafting search warrants for digital evidence.
Tackling hyperlinked files in M365, Google and Slack and the impact on digital investigations
Whether you call them hyperlinked files, modern attachments or pointers to files in messages, we will discuss new developments impacting eDiscovery and digital investigations and why hyperlinked files are trending now even though they’ve been around for quite some time. This session will discuss if you should grab hyperlinked files and strengths and drawbacks, as well as data collection options. The proliferation of court cases will be addressed along with key points you need to know about this hot topic.
That One Artifact: The search history that spoke volumes
In digital forensics, the fight against technology can sometimes get in the way of the fight for justice. Whether it’s an encrypted phone sitting in a lab queue awaiting support or a crucial lead buried in gigabytes of data, solving a case can sometimes come down to a single update or surfacing a single artifact. And in some cases, that one artifact doesn’t just whisper its significance—it screams.
Making media authentication easier to understand with automated analysis
Photos, videos, and other media files have become critical to investigations. They establish timelines, corroborate witness statements, and reveal details that would otherwise be overlooked. But media is also one of the easiest forms of evidence to manipulate. Editing tools are widely available and simple to use. Metadata can be easily altered with minimal technical knowledge. Deepfake and AI-generated content continues to evolve, making it harder to distinguish authentic from manipulated media. Attorneys may question whether a file is genuine, and investigators must respond with authoritative answers that can withstand scrutiny.