Blog by Amber Schroader & Guests
Forensic-Impact
Mobile Forensics for Me but Not for Thee
Over approximately the last decade, the convergence of smartphone technology, corporate BYOD policies, and the preeminent role of ESI in civil litigation have elevated exponentially the significance of mobile devices as a source of evidence. However, this development...
Cyber-Forensics 2019 Predictions
As January 2019 comes to an end, it is helpful to look at some of the trends in forensics that will continue to mature as this year unfolds. Twenty nineteen, however, brings two primary areas to the front of discussion for many organizations: Cloud Forensics and...
Crash Scene Evidence from Smartphone
Many times, when we do digital forensics, we have a very difficult time finding a starting point for our investigation. It is just a mad dash for data and we are not always able to maintain perspective as we begin weeding through all the information. In a few of our...
What is a self-driving car (SDC)?
What is a self-driving car (SDC)?0 Comments A SDC is defined as an unmanned ground vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Other common terms are driverless car, autonomous car, and robotic car. In 2018, self-driving cars...
Extracting email from Zimbra
Extracting email from Zimbra0 Comments Extracting email from Zimbra is not all that challenging. These simple steps show you how. Zimbra is one of the most popular enterprise-class email, calendar, and collaboration solution. It is cloud-based but can also be treated...
Digital Forensics of HEIC files from iOS
Guest Blogger: Chief Todd A. Faulkner, Hinsdale Police Department High-Efficiency Image Compression (HEIC) is the new format that applies only to Apple devices that have the A9 processor or more modern. This includes iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, iPad Pro and 2017 iPad 9.7”....
Email as digital forensic evidence lives on!
Email is the lifeblood of any organization; as data is transmitted so is the ability to capture it as evidence. With any email processing, there are a simple few rules to follow that allow you to get the maximum amount of data. First, always keep the data in the...
Using Mobile Device Backdoors in Digital Forensics
Guest Blogger: Chief Todd A. Faulkner, Hinsdale Police Department One of the biggest barriers for every investigator is locked devices. We hear countless suggestions that are about tools, but what about adjustments in techniques for the seizure that can work with any...
Forensic Collection of Cloud Data
Some people are intimidated when they hear the words ‘cloud’ and ‘digital evidence,’ and immediately start to worry. There is not as much to worry about as one might believe when it comes to actually collect the data. The worry comes into play on the legal...
Mobile Devices: Digital Forensic Data Comparison
Mobile Device Digital Forensics is just coming out of its infancy. The data extracted from a mobile device can also be used to do audits of devices and security checks for vulnerabilities. Using the Mobile Evidence Comparer function in the E3 Platform is one of those...
Tinder – the ticket to dating and data?
After spending time researching Tinder and realizing how happy I was to not be dating, I wondered what electronic nuggets it left behind as one of the top dating apps. As a popular tool for dating, or “getting together,” it becomes a tool of connection for many people...