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21st October 2026

Passware Kit 2026 v4 Simplifies BitLocker Decryption And Adds E01 Export
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Passware Kit 2026 v4 is here with expanded BitLocker decryption support for AMD and Lenovo devices, the new YellowKey method, Linux eCryptfs decryption, E01 export, and enhanced Apple support....

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Investigating WMI Permanent Event Subscription Persistence

Investigating WMI Permanent Event Subscription Persistence

19th October 2026

Vitalii offers a hands-on DFIR deep dive into WMI ActiveScriptEventConsumer persistence, from registration and execution to memory artifacts, Sigma detection, and cleanup....read more

Atola TaskForce Gets A Massive Update Including A New Compare Module

Atola TaskForce Gets A Massive Update Including A New Compare Module

19th October 2026

Meet Atola TaskForce firmware 2026.10, featuring a brand-new sector-by-sector Compare module, detection of used-drive fraud on Seagate devices, enhanced Web API automation, and 30+ improvements across forensic imaging workflows....read more

Forensic Focus Digest, 16 Oct 2026

Forensic Focus Digest, 16 Oct 2026

16th October 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus: explore how the City of Johannesburg uses Detego Global to accelerate investigations, see how MD-LIVE takes investigators from first connection to a court-ready report, learn how iVe analyzes vehicle data to reveal driver behavior, and more....read more

Register For Webinar – Belkasoft 2020 v. 9.7: What Is New?

In v.9.7, the Belkasoft team significantly expands BEC support of various mobile data sources and adds support for more operating systems in its Remote Forensics module. As for the more specific improvements to be highlighted during the webinar, the following

Announcing Magnet SHIELD: Empowering Frontline Officers And Investigators

Magnet Forensics is proud to announce Magnet SHIELD, an innovative new solution that empowers frontline police officers and investigators to easily capture and report on digital evidence from consenting victims and witnesses in the field.Since digital evidence is now a

What Changes Do We Need To See In eDiscovery? Part I

by Harold Burt-Gerrans I’m approaching this multi-part article from a software development point of view, as I believe many of the following issues have been brought about by the evolution of eDiscovery software following the procedures used by handling boxes

What Changes Do We Need To See In eDiscovery? Part I

by Harold Burt-Gerrans I’m approaching this multi-part article from a software development point of view, as I believe many of the following issues have been brought about by the evolution of eDiscovery software following the procedures used by handling boxes

Learn The Latest Digital Forensics Trends At OpenText™ Enfuse 2019

If you work in digital forensics or information security, keeping up with all the latest threats and technologies can feel like a full-time job. It’s an area that’s growing ever-more complex, thanks to the proliferation of devices we use at

Announcing Magnet AXIOM Cyber — Now In Beta!

We’re excited to share a new solution, purpose-built for organizations needing to perform remote acquisitions and collect & analyze evidence from computers, cloud services, and mobile devices: Magnet AXIOM Cyber.AXIOM Cyber is now available for free beta testing for AXIOM

Crime Scene Investigation of GPS Data in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

by Chirath De Alwis The invention of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as the drone, has the potential to address some crucial issues in society. Commercial aerial surveillance, oil/gas/mineral exploration, and disaster relief are some of them [1].

Belkasoft Evidence Center 2020 v. 9.7 Has Been Released: What’s New?

The new edition of BEC broadens its support for different mobile data sources and levels up its remote forensic module. In addition, a range of more specific features has been introduced. Major improvements and updates are as follows: – Acquisition

Nuix Achieves ISO 27001:2013 Certification

Leading SaaS offering Nuix Discover certified to industry-recognized standard. HERNDON – September 13, 2019 — Nuix (www.nuix.com), a risk, compliance, and security software company, today announced that Nuix Discover has been certified as an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information

Passware Kit 2019v4: Instantly Decrypts Symantec EPE & Is Faster For VeraCrypt

WHAT’S NEW Instant decryption of Symantec Endpoint Encryption disks via live memory analysis Support for additional VeraCrypt encryption algorithms Optimized password recovery for TrueCrypt/VeraCrypt Support for EnCase EX01 image files format Export and import of dictionaries Saving MS Office encryption

Investigating Kik Messenger In Oxygen Forensic® Detective

Kik is a free instant messaging app, which works on iPhones, Androids and Kindles. As of May 2016, Kik Messenger had approximately 300 million registered users, and was used by approximately 40% of United States teenagers. Of its 15 million