Attribution, use, and possession: Thorough CSAM investigations with Magnet Axiom
Proving the elements of possession, file use, knowledge, and user attribution is central to CSAM investigations and is often the most contested aspect in court.
Topic: ICAC
As AI and cloud evidence redefine digital investigations, thousands gather for Magnet Virtual Summit 2026
WATERLOO, Ontario — Feb. 23, 2026 — Magnet Virtual Summit 2026 begins today, bringing together thousands of digital investigation professionals from around the world at a time of significant change for the field. Taking place February 23–26, the virtual event focuses on how investigators are navigating the realities of AI-generated content, expanding cloud data sources, … Continued
Clearing investigative barriers from first access to final verdicts
See solutions across the workflow See how to accelerate your investigations See solutions across the workflow See how to accelerate your investigations Accessing & extracting data The challenges The solution I can’t get to the information I need because of advanced security measures. There are overwhelming amounts of data to sift through. I can’t share … Continued
Magnet Forensics and NCMEC: Providing intelligence sharing to safeguard victims
In 2023, Magnet Forensics delivered a major breakthrough for internet crimes against children (ICAC) investigations by partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The partnership gave investigators the unprecedented ability to instantly match suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) case data against NCMEC’s multiple repositories of suspected CSAM data in real time.
What the work leaves behind — and why I still fight for it
The same impulse that kept me running cases late into the evening as a digital forensics examiner is the one that now drives me to help agencies articulate their needs, justify investments in automation, and demonstrate the outcomes that funding can unlock.
Registration is open for Magnet Virtual Summit 2026!
This February, Magnet Virtual Summit is back, and set to spark a revolution in digital investigations. We are going through an incredible transformation period, and this is your chance to stay ahead of the latest challenges and opportunities with knowledge from experts and peers. On February 23-26, over 50 of the top names in the … Continued
Magnet User Summit 2026: Here’s your presentation catalog!
Magnet User Summit 2026 is getting closer, and we’re excited to share this year’s presentation catalog! We’ve got an incredible collection of presenters lined up ready to deliver sessions that will educate, empower, and inspire everyone joining us in Nashville on April 20-22. That includes insights from both the private sector and law enforcement about AI-driven solutions, navigating the latest mobile forensics challenges, cybersecurity, media authentication, reducing the demands of your investigations in the lab and so much more.
Bringing human traffickers to justice with Magnet Forensics
Human trafficking is no longer confined to the shadows of the physical world. It now infiltrates nearly every corner of cyberspace. Traffickers can exploit victims through mobile devices, social media, gaming platforms, and encrypted messaging apps. Today, almost every criminal investigation has a digital component. But every text, image, and video leaves behind a trail of evidence that can reveal the full scope of a human trafficking incident—if investigators have the right tools to help them.
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.
A prosecutor’s guide to digital evidence
Developed by experienced prosecutors and informed by relevant case law, this guide equips you with the essential knowledge needed to turn digital artifacts into compelling and reliable courtroom evidence.