AFF4 & AFF4-L — An Open Standard for Forensic Imaging

Hi!  Jessica Hyde here with Kevin Brightwell, Senior Software Developer, and the technical lead for our integration of AFF4 and AFF4L. In AXIOM 4.2, we have integrated AFF4 support for forensic images and we wanted to take an opportunity to share how we believe this integration and further acceptance of the AFF4 and AFF4-L formats … Continued

Custom Targeted Locations with Magnet AXIOM Cyber

In this blog we’ll discuss how examiners can now create their own custom Targeted Locations with AXIOM Cyber, saving you time by eliminating the need to navigate the file tree for artifacts that are frequently needed in casework. If you haven’t had the opportunity to try AXIOM Cyber yet, make sure to request a free … Continued

Expanded Office 365 Unified Audit Log Capabilities with Magnet AXIOM Cyber

Users can ingest Office 365 unified audit logs that are manually exported from Microsoft’s Security & Compliance Center into their casefiles for analysis in Magnet AXIOM Cyber. In earlier releases of AXIOM Cyber, examiners could collect directly from O365 environments via live acquisition, however we understand data is sometimes provided to investigators, versus them having … Continued

Zoom Artifact Support in Magnet AXIOM

We at Magnet Forensics are constantly trying to keep up with new artifacts that are relevant to the changing times to help assist in your examinations. Recently added into Magnet AXIOM was the support of Zoom application artifacts, which in recent times has become an extremely popular way for us to connect and communicate in … Continued

Skype Warrant Returns in Magnet AXIOM

We know how useful it can be to analyze the data from your warrant returns alongside your other evidence sources in AXIOM. AXIOM has long supported the processing of warrant returns from Apple, Facebook, Google/Gmail, Instagram, and Snapchat. And now, new in Magnet AXIOM 4.2 is the ability to ingest and process Skype Warrant Return … Continued

Yep, Magnet AXIOM Cyber Supports Slack!

As many of us know, Slack has become a dominant collaboration and chat platform used in environments around the globe since its inception in 2009. With over 10 million daily active users and 85,000 paying customers, examiners are frequently facing casework where Slack data plays a pivotal part in the investigation.  In this blog, we’ll discuss the different options examiners have when investigating Slack with Magnet … Continued

Scale Up Existing Resources and Processes with Magnet AUTOMATE 2.2

With the latest version of Magnet AUTOMATE, you can now improve service to your agency by scaling-up existing resources and processes with the power of orchestration and automation.  Find out more about Magnet AUTOMATE 2.2 below, including how you can automate more with mobile-capable workflows, unlock capacity, improve service, save time & costs, and ensure case … Continued

Free Mac & iOS Resources for the DFIR Community

Members of the forensic community often take it upon themselves to create scripts, custom artifacts, or software to aid in their investigations, then share with others, which I’ve always loved. The talent our community guild has is truly awesome, and I’m thankful to be a part of it. This blog isn’t meant to be an end all, be all of every publicly available Mac … Continued

Our Commitment to Equality and the Justice Sector

The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis Police Officer, with other officers looking on, and the subsequent events surrounding it throughout North America and now the world has given us pause for reflection. We have had many thoughts, emotions, and questions since. What we can say definitively is that racism is … Continued