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2nd October 2026

Block Hash Scan: Illegal File Triage Completed On Site

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

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

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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

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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

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 23 2023

2nd March 202323rd February 2023

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: Forensic 4:cast Awards 2023 – Nominations are now open! Listen up, ’cause nominations are officially open, and we need your help to recognize the best in the digital forensics and

Passware Kit Mobile 2023v2 Introduces Passcode Recovery For Xiaomi & Huawei MediaTek-Based Devices

22nd February 2023

Passware Kit Mobile 2023 v2 introduces GPU-accelerated password recovery option for Xiaomi and Huawei MediaTek-based smartphones. It now supports the following new chipsets: MT6739, MT6761, MT6762, MT6765, MT6769, and MT6785, which adds over 40 devices, such as Xiaomi Redmi 9C

The Image Generation Model

22nd February 2023

In the following article, Martino Jerian, CEO and Founder of Amped Software, will introduce the Image Generation Model. He will discuss its importance for professionals in the field of video forensics. The generation of digital images is a complex process

2023 Industry Trends Report: 70% State Accessing Data Offsite Is A Major Endpoint Collection Problem

21st February 2023

Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions 2023 Industry Trends Report Finds 70% Of eDiscovery Professionals State Accessing Data Offsite Is A Major Endpoint Collection Problem Hybrid work causing major data collection headaches for eDiscovery professionals, slowing down corporate fraud, IP theft and sexual

ChatGPT: A Digital Sleuth For Detectives?

21st February 2023

By Hans Henseler, Professor of Digital Forensics & E-Discovery, University of Leiden Applied Sciences, and Senior Digital Forensic Scientist at the Netherlands Forensic Institute. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a gamechanger for a safer society. Its deployment will dramatically change

Eliminating Backlogs And Fast-Tracking Investigations With Detego Global’s Cutting-Edge Technology

21st February 2023

Whether in the corporate sector, law enforcement or the military, the challenges faced by digital forensics investigators can be all too common. In today’s complex environment, investigators need to rapidly extract and analyse data from an overwhelming number of digital

Atola Introduces Cryptocurrency Artifact Search and New Wiping Methods in Insight Forensic 5.3

17th February 2023

Atola Technology has released a new software update for Atola Insight Forensic, a fast forensic imaging system with the capacity to run 3 simultaneous imaging sessions and work with damaged media. Version 5.3 can now perform cryptocurrency artifact search and

ADF Solutions Releases iOS 16 Screenshot Capabilities for Digital First Responders

5th May 202316th February 2023

ADF Solutions, the leading provider of automated digital forensic software for investigators and lab examiners, today announced new software versions for Digital Evidence InvestigatorⓇ, Triage-InvestigatorⓇ, Triage-G2Ⓡ, and Mobile Device InvestigatorⓇ software. Additionally, customers can bundle Mobile Device InvestigatorⓇ for iOS

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 16 2023

16th February 2023

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: Road Rage Murder Investigated Using Cell Phone Forensics Kaufman’s body was located alongside I-440 in Nashville on the evening of December 3rd 2020, still sitting in the driver’s seat of

Oxygen Forensic® Detective v.15.3 supports MTK-based Samsung, Huawei and Motorola devices

16th February 2023

The latest update to our flagship solution is here, Oxygen Forensic® Detective v.15.3! Bruteforce for Samsung MTK devices Users can now extract hardware keys and decrypt data from Samsung devices based on the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset and having TEE

One Week Left Until Magnet Virtual Summit Starts! Join Us February 21-March 2

15th February 2023

Magnet Virtual Summit 2023 is kicking off in one week! Taking place February 21-March 2, 2023, MVS 2023 will be another great chance to bring together attendees from all skill levels with the leading global DFIR voices in the field.

Deepfake Videos And Altered Images – A Challenge For Digital Forensics?

14th February 202313th February 2023

Si: Welcome friends and enemies to the Forensic Focus podcast. Desi and I are back. We’re gonna say Happy New Year to each other because we haven’t actually spoken in the better part of…a little while. Even though you’ve had

Event Recap: 18th Teaching Digital Forensics Workshop

13th February 202310th February 2023

by Si Biles, co-host of the Forensic Focus podcast Warwick University hosted the 18th Teaching Digital Forensics Workshop on Wednesday 23rd November 2022. Largely owing to the big “C”, the last in-person event was back in 2019. As you’d expect

Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 09 2023

9th February 2023

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views: Presenting digital evidence in court Presenting digital evidence in court is an onerous and complex process. Dr Ian Kennedy CITP FBCS MCSFS outlines the processes, rules and future of digital

Video Forensics Training Courses with Amped Software: Register now!

12th February 20238th February 2023

The schedule for Amped Software’s 2023 training classes is now available. Amped Software offers a range of courses, providing training from basic to advanced levels, enabling users to improve their investigative abilities and learn more about forensic video and digital

Magnet AXIOM Cyber From Magnet Forensics

3rd March 20237th February 2023

by Feby Thealma, CEH, CHFI Digital forensic practitioners run the professional gamut of roles. Once an industry almost solely confined to government and law enforcement, the need for digital forensic incident response, analysis and expertise has expanded from its initial