Topic: Mobile

New! Magnet Certification Preparation

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We’re excited to announce the launch of Magnet Certification Preparation —a new series of reinforcement training designed to help qualified students confidently prepare for their certification exams.

S3:E10 // Picking apart the passcodes: Determining the method of unlock on devices

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A common theme in digital forensics is putting the target behind the keyboard. One way to help this is around the use of passcodes and especially the use of biometrics. How can we determine though what the unlock method was? Was it because biometrics were used, or was the passcode manually entered? Where do we look to figure out when the device was unlocked and how trustworthy are these values? In this episode of Mobile Unpacked, we’ll dive in deeper to these very topics!

Combating drugs and gang violence with digital forensics

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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

S2:E4 // Voices from the field: Trends, challenges, and what’s next in DFIR

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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 

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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 Forensics support for iOS 26

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To ensure you continue to get the critical mobile insights needed for your investigations, Magnet Forensics is proud to announce Magnet Graykey and Verakey support for Apple iOS 26!

That One Artifact: The search history that spoke volumes

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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.