Forensic Focus

UK police are continuing to develop a tool to detect evidence of illegal activity on PCs that could be as easy for officers to use as a breathalyser. Specialist e-crime policing organisations have been examining commercially available digital forensic devices

A forthcoming survey of computer crime investigators suggests that electronic surveillance is a bit more commonplace than most people might expect. Even a relatively small group of 100 police working on online investigations reports submitting as many as 22,800 legal

Upgrades and system changes allow IT departments to streamline efficiency and gain functionality for companies of all sizes, but many are considering an additional factor when making the change to Windows 7: litigation preparedness… More (Computer Technology Review)

Digital Forensics Magazine has launched its second issue…Highlights in this issue include an in-depth look at Google’s mobile operating system, Android, a guide on how to build your very own volatile memory forensics toolkit, and a detailed product review of

It’s been three weeks since Google announced that a sophisticated and coordinated hack attack dubbed Operation Aurora recently targeted it and numerous other U.S. companies…Now a leading computer forensic firm is providing the closest look so far at the nature

Three recent court decisions make it important for companies to begin the new year with a thorough review of their computer-use policies with a focus on two issues: ensuring that employees have no expectation of privacy in using the company

Digital Forensics Magazine has had its website redesigned by top Scottish design agency, El Studio… More (PR.com)

Concerns over cyber crimes have led government agencies, research agencies and educational institutions to join hands in building digital forensic resources in Thailand, as well as boosting research and confidence in electronic transactions through strengthening cyber security… More (Bangkok Post)

Scientist Damir Delija, is the first Croat to pass the EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) computer forensics certification exam offered by Guidance software company. The EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) certification indicates that a forensic examiner has in-depth forensics experience and has

Information technology students at the College of Southern Maryland tested their cyber security skills at the Johns Hopkins University’s Annual Digital Forensics Competition recently and came out on top. Students, coached by CSM Adjunct Faculty Robert Murphy, were challenged with

A directory providing details of computer forensics courses offered by academic institutions worldwide is now online at http://www.forensicfocus.com/computer-forensics-education-directory This directory will be updated each year to reflect current course offerings but additions or amendments are encouraged at any time and

After years of having to send computers and cell phones to be analyzed by outside forensics labs, the Boulder Police Department on Wednesday debuted its own “computer crimes laboratory”… More (Colorado Daily) [includes video]

The Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) program, a SANS Institute affiliate, has announced that the GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) have been accredited under the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification

Microsoft announced last month that it would donate PhotoDNA, a technology developed by Microsoft Research, to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which will use it to identify and eliminate images of child sexual abuse and exploitation… More

Internet pirates are moving away from safe havens such as Sweden to new territories that include China and Ukraine, as they try to avoid prosecution for illegal file sharing, according to experts… More (The Guardian)

Into The Boxes is an e-magazine covering issues concerning Digital Forensics and Incident Response. The first issue contains four specific articles that cover a variety of digital forensic and incident response issues… More (Into the Boxes)