When a property damage claim's supporting photos contained GPS coordinates and timestamps that contradicted the claimant's timeline, EXIF analysis became the centerpiece of the investigation.
AI conversation exports from ChatGPT and Claude are showing up in litigation — here's what forensic examiners and attorneys need to know about authentication, metadata, and chain of custody.
A deep benchmark of Magnet AXIOM Cyber for enterprise and cloud investigations — covering Microsoft 365, Google Workspace acquisition, processing pipelines, and how it stacks up against AXIOM Examine for mobile work.
The sms.db file holds more than text messages. Understanding handle_id joins, Core Data timestamps, and group chat logic is essential before you step into a deposition.
Volatile memory holds encryption keys, running processes, and logged-in sessions that vanish the moment a machine powers down — here's how to capture it legally and defensibly in civil cases.
A deposition is not the place to figure out how to explain your methodology — preparation with retaining counsel is what separates experts who help cases from experts who sink them.
CCE, CFCE, and EnCE are the three most recognized digital forensics certifications — but they're built for different careers. Here's a detailed comparison to help you choose the right path.
The Fourth Amendment doesn't stop at the government's door — under the right circumstances, a private investigator's search can trigger constitutional scrutiny.
WhatsApp stores messages in different database locations on Android and iOS. Knowing where to look — and what encryption walls you'll hit — is half the battle in civil examinations.
A departing employee, a company phone, and a USB drive that shouldn't have been connected — this composite case study shows how logical acquisition and artifact analysis built a trade secret timeline.
