One of the most popular experiments we’ve performed, and associated blog articles we’ve written, through the first quarter of 2015 was our testing of “private” mobile app, Cyber Dust. In fact, as of the publication of this article, that blog alone…
In our article with tips on how to select a competent digital forensic examiner, we touched on two important attributes of competent examiners that I’d like to expand upon – Tenacity & objectivity. The two traits are extremely important and can…
Regular followers of this blog will note that I often bounce around between current events, issues within digital forensics and even touch on some information security topics. Sometimes, a case or a related experience gives me cause to write about one…
Current events with regard to public and private officials handling sensitive data have given rise to the larger question, beyond legal requirements, what is the right thing to do when it comes to handling sensitive data? Indeed, data handlers in both the public…
Demo of Cellebrite UFED For PC – Samsung Android Prepay Smart Phone In October, 2014, we produced a video blog demo of Cellebrite Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) For PC on a Samsung Prepay phone in our lab. While Cellebrite…
We’ve recently received a few inquiries from our partners in private investigations asking about the services we offer, our capabilities insofar as mobile forensic data extraction and other related services. It dawned on me that the potential for private investigators to…
f you spend any measurable amount of time in an industry and are a keen observer, you’ll notice that there are people that do the work and people that talk about doing the work. Generally, the two characteristics aren’t found in the same person. So when…
As a former law enforcement officer, tactical team member and child exploitation investigator, I’ve certainly seen my fair share of gruesome car accidents, injuries, violence and child victimization. And while the police generally get quite a bit of attention with regard…
As you may or may not be aware, I recently posted another article about the use of the iP Box (and similar devices) in digital forensics when attempting to hack into evidentiary devices. If you haven’t read it, I would encourage…
As the third “anniversary” of our BCERT (Basic Computer Evidence Training ) class graduation from the National ComputerForensic Institute (NCFI) in Hoover, AL draws near, it dawned on me that since I’ve attended BCERT, I’ve received a number of inquiries about the…
