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On Tuesday, we [The Register] warned that a blueprint blunder in Intel’s CPUs could allow applications, malware, and JavaScript running in web browsers, to obtain information they should not be allowed to access: the contents of the operating system kernel’s

2017 was the biggest year yet for Magnet Forensics. What were the top highlights for you? It was a great year for us. There are so many highlights, but here are my top 4: 1) Being recognized by the forensics

Tell us a bit about your role and how you came to be interested in digital forensics. Hi, I’ve been the marketing manager of HddSurgery since 2014. Our company is developing and selling specialized mechanical tools for the most difficult

The latest issue of Digital Investigations is out now. Oxygen have added 20 new features to Oxygen Forensic Detective X, which was released in November. Paraben have released a new version of their E3 Platform, with increased forensic capabilities. The

Reviewed by Scar de Courcier, Forensic Focus. MSAB was founded in 1984 and originally focused on helping the police to solve cases. Over the years the company has pioneered mobile forensics, with their flagship XRY product paving the way for

Welcome to this month’s round-up of recent posts to the Forensic Focus forums. Apple has announced a new file system, AFTS, which will be rolled out in new updates. Can you recommend video enhancement software for use in investigations? Why

Dinil Mon Divakaran discusses his research at DFRWS EU 2017. Divakaran: Good morning, everyone. My name is Dinil Mon Divakaran, and this work is with three other authors – Kar Wai, Ido, and Vrizlynn. We are from the A Star

Last-generation Android devices are gradually getting more secure, even approaching iOS-grade security in some usage scenarios. Equipped with fingerprint readers and compulsory encryption of the data partition, Android smartphones became a much tougher acquisition target compared to just a couple

by James Zjalic Much has been written about the CSI phenomenon within digital forensics circles, but is there a way we as experts can reduce this effect, maybe not globally but at least amongst our own clients? In just the

Raahat, tell us a bit about yourself and your background. What does a day in your life look like? Well, I’m a PhD research scholar, currently working in Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. I’m actually writing my thesis these days! I