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Digital Forensics Round-Up, March 06 2024

6th March 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: LockBit ransomware group back online after international police disruption Russian-based ransomware gang, Lockbit, said it has restored its servers and is back online following an international police operation last week

Oxygen Analytic Center v.1.2 Is Out

5th March 2024

Oxygen Analytic Center v.1.2 is out! It includes the following features: Improved face search efficiency. This time-saving feature eliminates manual face analysis for more efficient face searches within extractions. Create custom user profiles. We introduced the opportunity to create a

Forensic Focus Digest, March 01 2024

2nd March 20241st March 2024

Read our digest of the latest content on the Forensic Focus website, including news, reviews, podcasts, articles, how-to videos and more.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 28 2024

28th February 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: How to Identify and Investigate AI Audio Deepfakes, a Major 2024 Election Threat In October 2023, an AI-synthesized impersonation of the voice of an opposition leader helped swing the election

Congress ‘Moving Too Slowly’ on Fake Child Sexual Abuse Material

27th February 2024

Fake images have been in the news recently due to the Taylor Swift case, in which tools such as Microsoft’s text-to-image generator Designer were hacked by a Telegram group known for posting abusive images of women online. Fake images of

Podcast Ep. 80 Recap: Empowering Law Enforcement With Nick Harvey From Cellebrite

22nd February 2024

Nick Harvey, a former Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, discusses his transition from law enforcement to his current role as a Customer Success Manager at Cellebrite. He describes his experience in tackling county lines, a form of organized crime

Sources Of Error In Digital Forensics – A New Paper By Dr Graeme Horsman

21st February 2024

It goes without saying that digital forensics is a high stakes area, and it is therefore crucial for both data and methodology to be as rigorous as possible. Errors in process or in information can be catastrophic – but what

Detego Global Unveils The Next Generation Of On-Scene Investigation Tools In Free Webinar

21st February 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to swiftly identify, extract and analyse digital evidence on-scene is crucial for investigators in the military and law enforcement. Recognising this critical need, Detego Global has announced a free webinar on 06

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 21 2024

21st February 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: A forensic framework to improve digital image evidence administration in IIoT The extensive growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has prompted cyber attackers to commence a variety of attacks

A Former Detective’s Perspective On Detego Field Triage’s Transformative Impact On ICAC, CSAM And IIOC Investigations

10th May 202419th February 2024

My time as a senior detective in charge of a specialist unit has taught me that successful investigations often require swift and precise action. When it comes to investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Indecent Images of Children (IIOC) and

Forensic Focus Digest, February 16 2024

16th February 2024

Read our digest of the latest content on the Forensic Focus website, including news, reviews, podcasts, articles, how-to videos and more.

The 5th Annual Digital Forensics For National Security Symposium

15th February 2024

The 5th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium is coming up, to be held on May 15-16, 2024 (in National Harbor, Maryland). This will involve a combination of the Department of Defence, the intelligence agencies, federal government, academics and

Magnet Forensics Announces Magnet AUTOMATE Essentials, An Easier Way To Start With DFIR Automation

15th February 2024

Digital forensics labs around the world are recognizing the benefits of automation, helping them to accelerate their investigations while improving quality and reducing burden on their staff. Magnet AUTOMATE , Magnet Forensics’ digital forensics automation and orchestration solution, is designed

Detego Global Unveils Game-Changing Xpress HashScan Mode For Faster Forensic Triage

15th February 2024

Detego Global, a provider of digital forensics, case management and endpoint monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of its revolutionary Xpress HashScan Mode, a feature designed to dramatically enhance digital forensic triage capabilities and swift decision making during on-scene and

Chainalysis Report – Ransomware Payments Reach Record High In 2023

14th February 2024

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis published figures in February indicating that ransomware demands hit a record high of $1bh in 2023, after declining in the previous year. This is, they say, likely to be a conservative estimate, and they continue to

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 14 2024

14th February 2024

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: Sources of error in digital forensics The occurrence of errors in forensic practice is inevitable, and whilst we may not feel comfortable with the idea, the truth of it must