Digital Forensics Tools: The Ultimate Guide (2024)
Digital forensics tools have improved a lot in the past several years. With these advances, the digital forensics community now has many tool options for each phase of an investigation.
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Not all geolocation data is created equal
Geolocation data has become an indispensable tool in criminal investigations, offering unparalleled insights into the movements and whereabouts of mobile devices. This technological advancement provides law enforcement with the ability to reconstruct crime scenes, establish timelines, and verify alibis with a level of precision that was previously unattainable. The forensic examination of mobile digital devices … Continued
That one artifact: How Bluetooth artifacts cracked a case
In this series, Chad Gish, CID/SISU Detective, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department will delve into some noteworthy cases in his 26-year career, focusing on investigations that were either completely solved or significantly aided by a critical piece of evidence—what he calls “that one artifact.” Digital evidence possesses the remarkable ability to accelerate investigations and frequently establishes … Continued
Magnet Axiom 8.3: Exhibit Builder updates, more surveillance applications and updated external mapping options
Magnet Axiom 8.3 is now available delivering quality-of-life and feature improvements to help you work as efficiently as possible.
Computer artifacts: Exploring metadata, log files, registry data, and more
Society is becoming increasingly dependent on digital devices and networks. Every file opened, downloaded, or shared creates a digital footprint on their computer systems, regardless of the operating system.
Magnet Axiom 8.2: New translation capabilities plus updates to Animated Maps and Magnet Copilot
Magnet Axiom 8.2 is now available with several features added and updated to help you work through more data, faster, and more efficiently.
Breaking language barriers with Magnet Axiom’s translation module
With the wide array of languages that can show up in case data—for both local and larger geographically focused investigations—determining the relevance of the available evidence can be a challenging process.
That one artifact: How evidence can hide in Apple Note artifacts
In this series, Chad Gish, CID/SISU Detective, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shares some noteworthy cases in his extensive career where pivotal artifacts, and tools like Magnet Axiom, were able to help close a difficult case.
Magnet Axiom 8.1: Expanding on the functionality of Animated Maps, Magnet Copilot AI tools, and Magnet Exhibit Builder
Following fast on the heels of our major Magnet Axiom 8.0 release, we are thrilled to announce that Axiom 8.1 is now available!
Exploring the significance of jump lists in digital forensic examinations
What is a Jump List? The term “Jump List” is used quite frequently in digital forensics and discussions regarding artifacts found on computers.