Our previous two blog posts about being forensically curious have covered how to discover important information about new and/or unsupported apps, and how to test your hypotheses about the way the apps store data. Relying on research by Magnet Forensics’ Jessica Hyde and Basis Technology’s Cesar Quezada, as well as commentary by forensic research experts … Continued
Often during a digital forensic examination, it is necessary to identify, share and collaborate on important evidence with other stakeholders such as investigators, attorneys, subject matter experts, and clients. Instead of sending all the information in a format that may be difficult to decipher, you can use one of the hidden gems in Magnet AXIOM: … Continued
When an investigator submits digital devices to the forensic lab for processing, the request may be accompanied by time and date ranges, keywords, or other ways to help narrow down the amount of data needing to be processed. Other times, the entire device needs to be imaged. The investigator has the case knowledge to offer … Continued
In the latest version of Magnet AXIOM, we’re bringing a lot of new improvements to the most comprehensive digital investigation platform. In addition to an upgrade to our Dynamic Application Finder (DAF), we’ve brought in a variety of enhancements for smartphone, computer, and cloud investigations. Get the latest version of Magnet AXIOM in the Customer … Continued
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
This past year, the Nougat operating system has gained ground in the Android marketplace against Marshmallow and Lollipop. Examiners need to understand how Android Nougat is impacting forensic analysis, so we’re offering a new best practice guide to help get the most evidence from smartphones running Nougat. “Taking Bytes out of Android Nougat Forensic Analysis” … 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
