How to Solve Digital Forensics Challenges? Be Curious

A new Magnet Forensics white paper is coming soon, and while it focuses on the technical aspects of Android Marshmallow Forensics, running underneath those details is another theme: the only way to stay current on mobile device technology changes is to know how to get out in front of them. Yet few, if any, forensic … Continued

Digital Forensics: Artifact Profile – Google Chrome

APPLICATION NAME: Google Chrome CATEGORY: Web Related RELATED ARTIFACTS: Chrome Web History, Chrome Web Visits, Chrome Sync Data, Chrome Sync Accounts, Chrome Session/Tabs Carved, Chrome Last Tabs, Chrome Current Tabs, Chrome Last Session, Chrome Current Session, Chrome Top Sites, Chrome Logins, Chrome Searches, Chrome Keyword Search Terms, Chrome History Index, Chrome FavIcons, Chrome Downloads, Chrome Cookies, Chrome … Continued

Magnet AXIOM Now Supports Signal Forensics

Encrypted chat apps can be some of the hardest nuts to crack — especially when someone is trying to cover their tracks in advance — but they can also be vitally important to an investigation . Signal is a popular chat app with an emphasis on privacy. It uses encryption on in-transit data, and Magnet … Continued

Deep Dive on Portable Case Part 2

In part one of our Portable Case series, our Director of Forensics, Jessica Hyde, took a look at the features and benefits of Portable Case. She highlighted the power of real-time collaboration with multiple stakeholders and having all the feedback collected in one place. Read part one here. How to: Magnet AXIOM Portable Case for … Continued

Magnet AXIOM 1.0.10 Now Lets You Decrypt iOS 10.2 iTunes Backups

New version also includes faster PhotoDNA processing, and support for KakaoTalk and Zalo. Magnet AXIOM 1.0.10  is now available for download! AXIOM 1.0.10 will give users: Decryption of iOS 10.2 iTunes Backups — We’re always working on giving investigators the tools to keep up with the latest encryption found in Apple’s software. Now, you can … Continued

Using Keywords with Magnet AXIOM

Keywords are an essential part of many forensic examinations. While running keyword lists shouldn’t be the extent of an investigation, the right keyword list can help examiners quickly get to the relevant evidence for their case. Magnet AXIOM allows examiners to run several different keyword searches either before or after processing your case. Let’s take … Continued

Magnet AXIOM 1.0.9 Brings Improved Reporting and iCloud Backups

Including Parsing iCloud Backups, Sorting in Multi-Artifact View, New Exporting Options, Musical.ly Artifact Support, and More. Customer feedback is essential to maintain the quality of our products. We’ve been able to incorporate customer input on the features they are looking for in our latest release, Magnet AXIOM 1.0.9, which is available for download now.. Here … Continued

Magnet Forensics Raises Funds for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Fundraising will help support programs to combat online child sexual abuse and exploitation Magnet Forensics, a global leader in the development of digital forensic software, has raised more than $27,000 (CDN) for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, a registered charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Throughout 2016, the Magnet Forensics team … Continued

The Top Five New Features in Magnet AXIOM 1.0.8

File System Keyword Search, iTunes 10.1.1 Backup Decryption, Torrent Artifact Support, and more! The newest version of Magnet AXIOM has just been released. AXIOM 1.0.8 adds important new features for digital forensics examiners and investigators. We wanted to highlight some of the newest additions. You will often hear the team here at Magnet Forensics talk … Continued