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1st July 2026

Passware Kit Mobile 2026v4 Decrypts Qualcomm-Based Samsung S20

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v4 expands Samsung S20 decryption coverage, speeds up password recovery with caching and batch optimizations, and adds support for more iOS, Huawei, and Android devices....

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UPCOMING WEBINAR – AI Is The Hot Sauce: From Data Overload To Investigative Insight

30th June 2026

Join Cellebrite’s July 7 webinar to learn how responsible AI can help investigators connect evidence, uncover insights faster, and maintain the transparency and defensibility every case demands—register now....read more

Event Info & Recaps

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference East 2026 Returned To Myrtle Beach

30th June 2026

Explore key highlights from Techno East 2026 and see what’s ahead as the community returns to Myrtle Beach in 2027....read more

Jobs

Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, June 29 2026

29th June 2026

Explore a selection of the latest DFIR employment opportunities in this week’s Forensic Focus jobs round-up....read more

Endpoint Inspector: Precision Data Collection For The Real World

12th February 2026

Chris Gagen takes a hands-on look at Cellebrite’s Endpoint Inspector, highlighting how its cloud-based, live remote collections can streamline enterprise investigations while offering examiners a flexible, forward-thinking alternative to traditional dead-box forensics.

Unmasking SIM Farm Scam Centers With Location Intelligence

12th February 2026

SIM farms power industrial-scale phone scams—but SS8’s location intelligence platform helps law enforcement detect hidden scam centers, track ringleaders, and shut them down before more victims are harmed.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 11 2026

11th February 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – new macOS triage tooling, occupational trauma concerns, rising CSAM workloads, and more.

When A School Badge/Logo Is The Only Lead, Manual Identification Is No Longer Good Enough

11th February 2026

When a blurred school badge is the only clue in safeguarding and intelligence-led investigations, Semantics 21’s new S21 School Badge Lookup delivers fast, offline identification across multiple countries—turning partial imagery into actionable leads in seconds.

UPCOMING WEBINAR – Satisfying The Landeck Ruling With Advanced Search Profiles In ADF Pro

11th February 2026

Join ADF Solutions on 18 February to unpack the European Court’s Landeck ruling, learn how to minimise collateral intrusion, and strengthen your mobile device investigations with ADF Pro — register now to secure your spot.

SYTECH Delivers Global Digital Forensics Workshop To Inspire The Next Generation

10th February 2026

SYTECH partnered with Futures For All to deliver a two-day “Crack the Case” digital forensics workshop, engaging 141 students worldwide and inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals.

James Eichbaum, Founder, Elusive Data

9th February 2026

From recovering deleted iPhone SMS in a murder case to building tools that make SQLite and WAL analysis intuitive, James Eichbaum shares why examiners must understand—not just extract—application data.

Three Investigative Bottlenecks – Three New Baseline Capabilities

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Digital investigations have outgrown outdated tools. From school badge ID to deepfake detection and safer image review, see how Semantics 21 is addressing today’s investigative realities.

Forensic Focus Digest, February 06 2026

6th February 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – examine occupational trauma in digital forensics, refine your investigative edge by mastering triage, explore how the ICMEC framework can help protect those working on the front lines, and more.

Occupational Trauma In Digital Forensics: What One Child’s Experience Reveals

5th February 2026

If seconds of violent footage can cause lasting PTSD, what does daily exposure do to digital forensic investigators? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the hidden psychological cost of confronting traumatic content day after day.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 04 2026

4th February 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – SANS DFIR Summit registration opens, Volatility 3 v2.27.0 released, ADF Solutions on modern digital triage, Tony Blair Institute proposals on facial recognition and more.

How To Master Triage For Your Forensic Investigations

3rd February 2026

Digital triage has evolved far beyond a simple yes/no — see how ADF Solutions empowers investigators to make faster, smarter, on-scene decisions when it matters most.

Bridging The Gap In UAV Investigations: The Case For A 360-Degree Drone Forensics Curriculum

3rd February 2026

Drone crime is getting smarter—GMDSOFT’s hands-on Drone Forensics Training gives investigators the tools and expertise to turn complex UAV data into courtroom-ready evidence.

Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, February 02 2026

4th February 20262nd February 2026

Explore a selection of the latest DFIR employment opportunities in this week’s Forensic Focus jobs round-up.

Advancing Forensic Science: Transforming Video Evidence With Precision Speed Estimation

30th January 2026

When every mile per hour—and every pixel—can decide a case, MD-VIDEO AI’s new Speed Estimation feature turns CCTV and dashcam footage into court-ready velocity data.

Detego Global Launches Detego Detective, A Mini-Game Designed To Support Investigator Well-Being

29th January 2026

Detego Global launches Detego Detective, a free browser-based mini-game designed to give DFIR professionals a quick mental reset while reflecting the real-world pressures of digital investigations.