2nd October 2026

Block Hash Scan: Illegal File Triage Completed On Site
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See how MD-LIVE’s Block Hash Scan helps investigators identify known target files on-site without reading every file in full, and what a zero-detection result really means....

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Forensic Focus Digest, October 02 2026

Forensic Focus Digest, October 02 2026

2nd October 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore the biggest challenges in mobile forensics with Magnet Forensics, discover faster investigative workflows with Cellebrite Genesis, meet Radim Motycka, founder of Proofsnap, and more....read more

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v5 Decrypts Samsung Galaxy Watch

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v5 Decrypts Samsung Galaxy Watch

1st October 2026

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v5 expands mobile forensics with Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6 passcode recovery and data extraction, new Samsung and Unisoc device support, Enpass for Android decryption, and faster workflows with immediate passcode recovery....read more

Trust Is Not A Feature. It Is The Foundation.

Trust Is Not A Feature. It Is The Foundation.

1st October 2026

Discover what agencies should expect from a digital forensics partner and how MSAB puts transparency, accountability and long-term commitment at the heart of its work....read more

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: [email protected]).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 [email protected] (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