14th August 2025

Enterprise Turns To AI For Speed And Accuracy In DFIR
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Magnet Forensics explores how AI is revolutionizing speed and accuracy in DFIR....

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Breaking Digital Barriers: Galaxy S25 & Z Flip Fully Supported

Breaking Digital Barriers: Galaxy S25 & Z Flip Fully Supported

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Gain full filesystem access to the latest Samsung Galaxy devices with MD-NEXT....read more

Digital Forensics Round-Up, August 13 2025

Digital Forensics Round-Up, August 13 2025

13th August 2025

Read the latest DFIR news – evidence of Kohberger’s detailed murder preparations, an alarming rise in child sextortion cases, Brian Carrier’s new mini-course on automation and AI in forensics, and more....read more

Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey

Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey

12th August 2025

Hannah Bailey shares her journey from frontline policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing, explaining why culturally-aware mental health support is crucial for DFIs and frontline workers....read more

Forensic Analysis of the Microsoft Windows Vista Recycle Bin

First published May 2008 By Mitchell Machor MMachor@gmail.com 1/22/2008 (click here for a PDF version of this paper) – 1 – Introduction Contrary to due belief, when a file is deleted on a Microsoft operating system, it still exists on

Linux ‘dd’ basics

First published March 2008 Linux dd can be a powerful and flexible tool to have in your box.You will find it installed by default on the majority of Linux distributions available today and it can be used for a multitude

The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE)

by Joleyn Smithing, ISFCE The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE)is dedicated to the advancement of the science of forensic computer examinations. Established in 2002, the ISFCE began as a result of the efforts of Mr. John Mellon. A

Computer Evidence in the Casey Anthony Trial – A Post Mortem

"In the recent case of the State of Florida vs. Casey Anthony, a recovered Firefox 2 history from Unallocated Space became the focal point of the State's case surrounding arguments of "premeditation". During the course of the trial, two different

Looking Forward To A Career In Digital Forensics

First published January 2008 by James Hooker I am rapidly approaching my final year of University, studying for a Forensic Computing degree, and like all students across the globe on a similar course, I am on a mission to find

Potential Impacts of Windows Vista on Digital Investigations

First published December 2007 by Christopher Hargreaves and Howard Chivers Paper received 30th April, 2007. C.J.Hargreaves, Cranfield University, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham, SN6 8SW (+44 (0)1793 785753; e-mail: c.j.hargreaves@cranfield.ac.uk).H.Chivers, Cranfield University, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom,

A Forensic Analysis Of The Windows Registry

First published November 2007 Derrick J. Farmer Champlain College Burlington, Vermont dfarmer03@gmail.com (click here for a revised, quick reference PDF version of this paper) AbstractThis paper will introduce the Microsoft Windows Registry database and explain how critically important a registry

Corporate Investigations and the UK Data Protection Act

First published September 2007 by Rowenna Fielding INTRODUCTION A number of requirements of the Data Protection Act apply to workplace monitoring. While the DPA does not prohibit employee monitoring and investigation, any such activity must conform to the requirements of

Windows Vista – notes for forensic examiners (part two)

This article was first published in 2007 at http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1890 and is reprinted with permission by Jamie Morris Forensic Focus (www.forensicfocus.com) Intro In part one of this series [ref 1] we looked at the different editions of Vista available and discussed

Windows Vista – notes for forensic examiners (part one)

This article was first published in 2007 at http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1889 and is reprinted with permission by Jamie Morris Forensic Focus (www.forensicfocus.com) Intro While the fundamental principles of computer forensics remain largely unchallenged, the landscape upon which investigators operate is constantly changing.

F3 – The First Forensic Forum

‘F3 – The First Forensic Forum’, founded in the late 1990’s when forensic computing was still in its infancy, is a non-profit organisation with one specific goal which is reflected in our mission statement – “F3 exists to provide an

Writing a winning resume/CV for computer forensics vacancies

First published April 2007 In this short article, David Sullivan, a specialist computer forensics recruiter at www.appointments-uk.co.uk, provides some tips on compiling a winning CV along with a suggested CV template (available here). In the current job market, the key

Digital Evidence Discrepancies – Casey Anthony Trial

"Over the past few weeks, there has been worldwide interest in the trial of Casey Anthony which was held in Orlando, Florida. Anthony was indicted on charges of murder following the discovery of the body of her daughter Caylee Marie