Author Archives: Forensic Focus

AXIOM 1.0.5 Update Includes Forensics Support for Nest, Amazon Echo, Fitbit, and OnStar

Magnet Forensics has just released its latest updates for Magnet AXIOM and Magnet IEF and they include support for several Internet of Things (IoT) artifacts for Android and iOS devices.

As more and more devices and “things” become connected to the Internet (think cars, thermostats, appliances, glasses, watches, you-name-it), more data is created and digital forensics needs to keep in pace with all of these data sources. Continue reading Magnet AXIOM 1.0.5 Helps Forensics Professionals Wade Into IoT Waters→

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best and most up-to-date support for the latest devices and operating systems, Cellebrite announced last week support for newly launched phones – including iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Android V7.0 Nougat as well as iOS 10, as part of the UFED version 5.3 release. Continue reading UFED 5.3 Delivers Support For iPhone 7, 7 Plus And More Of The Latest Releases→

Date and time: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – 10:00AM EST
Duration: 1 hour

Android’s Marshmallow OS has its own set of unique challenges. During this webinar, Christopher Vance (Forensic Trainer, Magnet Forensics) will look at ways to acquire images and work through an examination of devices running this OS. He will also discuss the different ways to obtain an image of an Android device – Chip-off, JTAG, Bootloader Exploits, Rooted Imaging, Backups and APK Injections.

Presenter: Christopher Vance, Forensic Trainer, Magnet Forensics

Register here:
https://www.magnetforensics.com/mobile-forensics/taking-mystery-android-marshmallow-analysis/ Continue reading Webinar: Taking The Mystery Out Of Android Marshmallow Analysis→

by Christa M. Miller

Digital forensics is a tough job. Forensicators must evolve as rapidly as the technology does, which means being in a constant state of learning. Formal education is costly and can’t keep up. The next best alternative: learn from others’ experience.

It can be a challenge, however, to share one’s forensication expertise on an ongoing basis. Nondisclosure agreements, time, and effort all present a challenge when you’re a forensicator with a life. Those who make it work, however, deserve special recognition for fueling the DFIR community with the information examiners need to understand where their results come from, how to do better, more accurate work, and overall keep moving forward.

Read More Continue reading 10 DFIR Blogs You Don’t Want to Miss→

Join Magnet Forensics for an Android Marshmallow forensics webinar on Sept. 27
Details:
• Date and time: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 1000 a.m.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Registration: https://www.magnetforensics.com/mobile-forensics/taking-mystery-android-marshmallow-analysis/ Continue reading Taking The Mystery Out Of Marshmallow→

Today MSAB announced the addition of Mica Sadler to their global sales team.
Mr. Sadler is responsible for leading sales and growth strategy throughout the Canadian territories. He has over twelve years of experience in information technology, telecommunications and has worked the last five years in the digital forensic space.

“I’m excited to be a part of the dynamic team at MSAB, and look forward to a new challenge,” said Sadler.

“MSAB prides itself on finding the great people who also know the law enforcement/ forensic space and we welcome Mica to the team,” said Glenn Hickok, President of MSAB USA Inc. Continue reading MSAB Welcomes Mica Sadler To Their International Sales Team→

by Davide Gabrini, Andrea Ghirardini, Mattia Epifani and Francesco Acchiappati

During the hacking camp MOCA 2016, at the end of a talk held by Davide “Rebus” Gabrini on passcode circumvention methods on mobile devices, a bystander offered an intriguing challenge: he offered for research purposes a smartphone to find out if and how someone could crack it, overcome security and extract information.

The smartphone was a Jolla White 16GB JP-1301, equipped with the Sailfish 2.0.1.11 operating system. The device was previously reset twice by the owner and it was protected by a 5-digit PIN without encryption on the internal storage. Moreover, the developer mode was not active because it required a Jolla account that was not available.

Read More Continue reading Meeting A Forensic Challenge: Recovering Data From A Jolla Smartphone→

XRY Just Got Better!

MSAB prides itself on supporting devices regularly encountered by its customers. You can be sure we offer the fastest phone extraction and report opening times available. Released this week, version 7.1 of XRY includes approximately 1,000 new device profiles and more than 100 new apps, to make sure you stay ahead.

Highlights in XRY v7.1:

» Support for iOS 10
» Support for Pokémon GO
» Android backup extraction of blocked apps
» Outlook (.pst) file decoding
» Approximately 1,000 new device profiles Continue reading XRY v7.1 – Just Been Released→

Belkasoft Evidence Center (or BEC) is an all-in-one digital forensic product, which helps investigators to acquire, extract and analyze digital data. The product offers out of the box analysis of hundreds of important artifacts (such as documents, emai… Continue reading Forensic Analysis Of Files And Memory Processes In Belkasoft Evidence Center→

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2438805128027738115

Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Time: 7 am PDT / 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST
Duration: 60 mins

Presenter: Lee Reiber, COO at Oxygen Forensics

Several years ago, forensic software manufacture… Continue reading Webinar: Deep Diving for Forensic Gold – Applications and Deleted Data→