mobile forensics Archives - Forensic Focus

Passware Kit 2026 v3: BitLocker PIN Recovery For TPM-Protected Devices

27th July 2026

Passware Kit 2026 v3 is here with BitLocker PIN recovery for TPM-protected devices via Magic Drive, expanded file support, enhanced hashcat rules, usability upgrades, and native Apple silicon support in beta.

From Inaccessible To Actionable: How Punjab Police Recovered Critical Evidence From Feature Phones

8th July 2026

When critical evidence is locked inside feature phones or ultra-compact devices, MSAB helps investigators go further — enabling advanced mobile extraction and analysis where other forensic tools may fall short.

Jason Lesser, Founder, Map and Track

15th June 2026

Location evidence is about more than coordinates — Jason Lesser explains how movement patterns from mobile devices can help investigators build a clearer picture of events.

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v2 Decrypts Samsung S21/S20 Series

26th February 2026

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v2 introduces Exynos-based Samsung S20/S21 decryption, Unisoc FDE support, Intel Arc GPU acceleration, and expanded iOS and Android compatibility to meet growing mobile forensic demands.

Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Report Reveals Smartphones As The Leading Source Of Digital Evidence In Investigations At 97%

26th February 2026

Smartphones power 97% of cases, AI demand is surging, and digital complexity is overwhelming teams—dive into the key findings in Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Report.

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v1 Decrypts Samsung S10 And Other Exynos 9820/9825 Devices

5th December 20254th December 2025

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v1 boosts mobile unlocking with new Exynos and Snapdragon support, faster GPU-accelerated recovery, and a redesigned License Manager.

GMDSOFT Tech Letter Vol. 16: Analysis Of AI Editing Traces On Galaxy And iPhone

19th November 2025

AI editing in default photo apps is reshaping evidence—learn how investigators can spot altered images in GMDSOFT’s latest Tech Letter.

MSAB Whitepaper – Investigating RAM In A Mobile Device

30th October 2025

MSAB’s Dave Lauder explores the often-overlooked value of mobile device RAM in digital investigations.

Oxygen Forensics Training – Extraction in a Box (XiB)

4th December 202516th October 2025

Si Biles reviews Oxygen Forensics’ Extraction in a Box (XiB) course, a practical deep dive into advanced mobile data extraction.

Matthew Plascencia, Digital Forensic Investigator, Exhibit A Cyber

15th October 202514th October 2025

Digital Forensic Investigator Matthew Plascencia discusses his journey from data recovery to mobile forensics, the tools he trusts, and how learning in public helped launch his career.