Q&A: Howard Schmidt talks about privacy, Chinese hackers and background checks

Learn about the UNISOC extraction method in the Oxygen Forensic Device Extractor.

Si and Desi talk to Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Emma Pickering, Head of Tech and Economic Abuse at Refuge. They discuss the impact of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) in cases of domestic abuse. They highlight the prevalence of tech-enabled abuse, such as the use of stalkerware, and the need for comprehensive support and safety plans for survivors.

They also talk about the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting these cases, as well as the importance of training and awareness in addressing tech-enabled abuse. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between organizations, tech developers, and law enforcement to effectively combat domestic abuse.

Show Notes:

Apple Support: How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/how-safety-check-works-ips2aad835e1/web
IBM: Five Technology Design Principles to Combat Domestic Abuse - https://www.ibm.com/policy/five-technology-design-principles-to-combat-domestic-abuse/
EFF: Today The UK Parliament Undermined The Privacy, Security, And Freedom Of All Internet Users - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/09/today-uk-parliament-undermined-privacy-security-and-freedom-all-internet-users
Wesley Mission: More support to help escape family violence - https://www.wesleymission.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/helping-people-most-in-need/housing-and-accommodation/wesley-emergency-relief/more-support-to-help-escape-family-violence/
Refuge: How we can help you - https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/
Electronic Frontier Foundation - https://www.eff.org/

In this webinar, Rich Frawley from ADF Solutions discusses the topic of enhancing mobile investigations, specifically focusing on screenshots and screen recordings. Frawley explains that mobile devices have become increasingly important in investigations and emphasizes the need for efficient methods to extract information from these devices.

He introduces ADF Solutions as a company that provides tools for digital forensic investigations, including Mobile Device Investigator (MDI). Frawley explains that MDI allows investigators to customize their searches and quickly gather the necessary information from mobile devices. He demonstrates the capabilities of MDI, including the ability to take screenshots, record screens, and capture metadata from various apps and settings on both Android and iOS devices.

Frawley also discusses the importance of obtaining consent from victims and witnesses and explains the legal requirements for consent in digital investigations. He concludes the webinar by encouraging viewers to reach out to ADF Solutions for further information and support.