Category Archives: forensics

How to identify a GUID of a corrupted Bitlocker disk in order to find the corresponding Bitlocker recovery key? [migrated]

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I have a situation where I have access to a huge list of Bitlocker recovery keys but only the combination of the identifier (GUID) and recovery key are available. However the disk in question is corrupted and I don’t know which identifier … Continue reading How to identify a GUID of a corrupted Bitlocker disk in order to find the corresponding Bitlocker recovery key? [migrated]→

Are there better methods of sustaining forensic integrity apart from disk hashing?

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As far as I’ve heard, hashing a disk image before computer forensics is started, and then comparing that hash to a new hash after the forensics is finished is the most common way to make sure that there is no tampering with the disk during… Continue reading Are there better methods of sustaining forensic integrity apart from disk hashing?→

Air conditioners may help catch criminals, by snagging their DNA

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Even if a criminal wears gloves, their cast-off DNA may still be present in a room’s air after they leave. A new study suggests that if such telltale material gets sucked up by an air conditioner, it could let forensic investigators know if a suspect h… Continue reading Air conditioners may help catch criminals, by snagging their DNA→

Glowing jellyfish protein lights the way for better lifting of fingerprints

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An experimental new forensic spray allows latent fingerprints to be made visible in just 10 seconds, plus it doesn’t require the use of any messy powders. What it does incorporate, however, is a glowing protein that’s obtained from jellyfish.Continue R… Continue reading Glowing jellyfish protein lights the way for better lifting of fingerprints→