Apple Is At It Again, Changing Our Logicals!

In mobile forensics, with each update brings new challenges and opportunities. Join us as we dissect the latest iOS 17.4 impacts, including the nuances of SQLite databases and the advent of write-ahead logs in Advanced Logical extractions. Our episode is brimming with insights that could change the way you approach data extraction and parsing.

The forensic landscape is ever-evolving, and this episode isn't shy about the hurdles we face, or the workarounds that keep us ahead. Discover how matching forensic work environments with devices' native operating systems and utilizing tools like Christian Perter's and Lionel Notari's for Logical and Unified Log extraction can streamline your investigative processes.

Building a personal brand in digital forensics isn't just about notoriety; it's about cultivating a reputation that commands respect and opens doors. This episode celebrates those who contribute to the community, from the creation of new parsers to the latest features in FTK 8, and how these actions bolster not just your standing but the entire field. We explore the unique journeys that shape our professional identities and share laughter over common forensics foibles. It's an episode that champions growth, community, and the personal touch that makes all the difference in a technical world.

Notes-

A Gift From Apple:
https://www.msab.com/blog/apple-deleted-data-itunes-backups/

UFADE Universal Forensic Apple Device Extractor:
https://github.com/prosch88/UFADE

iOS Unified Logs tool:
https://www.ios-unifiedlogs.com/blog

FTK LevelDB Support:
https://www.exterro.com/ftk-product-downloads

What's New with the LEAPPS?
https://github.com/abrignoni

Is Support on Life Suppport?

Unlock the secrets of advanced forensic analysis with us! We reveal essential training classes that every digital sleuth needs to stay ahead in an ever-changing tech landscape. Sign-on to be enlightened by experts in the captivating world of data structures through Hexordia's class and IACIS's comprehensive course. But it's not all about the classes; we're also sending a must-read book your way to sharpen that detective wit you pride yourself on.

Get ready to explore the controversial yet fascinating realm of facial recognition with our introduction of Exponent Faces, a X-Ways Forensics X-Tension. Whether it's identifying suspects or navigating the ethical minefields of biometric data, we're weighing in with all the expertise you could hope for.

Finally, journey with us as we dissect the pivotal role of soft skills and community support for forensic examiners, you'll find this episode is not just about the tech—it's about the people behind the screens who make justice possible. Join us, where knowledge is power and staying updated is as crucial as the evidence itself.

Notes:

IACIS Advanced Mobile Device Forensics
https://www.iacis.com/training/amdf-advanced-mobile-device-forensics/

DFIR Investigative Mindset-Brett Shavers
Book release March 22, 2024- 1/2 price for one week!

Facial Recognition in DFIR
https://www.apiforensics.com/blogs/announcing-exponent-faces.asp
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/controversy-illuminates-rise-facial-recognition-private-sector/story?id=96116545

Google Chrome Platform Notification Analysis
https://www.sans.org/blog/google-chrome-platform-notification-analysis/

The Digital Forensic Practitioner Survey (DFPulse2024)
https://bit.ly/dfpulse

What's New with the LEAPPs?
https://github.com/abrignoni