AI as a Report Writing Tool: Accuracy Enhancing or Recollection Poisoning?

What's the real impact of AI on law enforcement documentation? Can digital forensics tools truly revolutionize our investigative processes? These are just some of the provocative questions we tackle in our season two premiere of Digital Forensics Now! Join us as we celebrate our one-year anniversary with reflections on the past year, exciting updates, and plans for the future.

The episode takes a deep dive into the ethical and practical implications of AI in law enforcement, sparked by a recent AP News article on police officers using AI chatbots for writing crime reports. We express our skepticism about AI's accuracy and discuss the vital need for human oversight. Examining AI’s influence on officers' recollection of events, this episode scrutinizes the potential pitfalls and ethical concerns associated with AI in policing. We also humorously critique some AI-generated descriptions of our podcast, shedding light on AI's current limitations and biases.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite difference makers with the SANS Difference Maker Awards!

In the latter part of the show, we shine a spotlight on Recuperabit, a forensic file system reconstruction tool, and Lionel Notari's invaluable contributions on iOS log files. We tackle the challenges of modifying third-party tools and discuss the broader ethical concerns of reverse engineering. As we wrap up, we celebrate our anniversary by announcing the winners of our prize draw and featuring the "Meme of the Week," which humorously highlights the financial struggles in our field. Tune in for an informative and engaging episode!

Notes-

Local Storage and Session Storage in Mozilla FireFox Part 1
https://www.cclsolutionsgroup.com/post/local-storage-and-session-storage-in-mozilla-firefox-part-1

SANS Difference Maker Awards
https://www.sans.org/about/awards/difference-makers/

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
https://apnews.com/article/ai-writes-police-reports-axon-body-cameras-chatgpt-a24d1502b53faae4be0dac069243f418

Magnet Forensics acquires Medex Forensics
https://www.magnetforensics.com/news/magnet-forensics-acquires-medex-forensics-strengthening-video-evidence-integrity-with-detection-of-deepfakes-and-generative-ai/

RecuperaBit Forensic File System Reconstruction
https://www.forensicfocus.com/interviews/andrea-lazzarotto-digital-forensics-consultant-and-developer/ https://github.com/Lazza/RecuperaBit

The Logs of the Week
https://www.ios-unifiedlogs.com/unifiedlogoftheweek

Bird Cameras and Forensic Insights from New Zealand

(THIS IS WHAT AN AI GENERATED DESCRIPTION WITH NO HUMAN CORRECTIONS WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU! SO NATURALLY WE HAD TO KEEP IT HAHA!)

What happens when a digital forensics expert sets up a podcast studio in a cupboard under the stairs and a co-host becomes a modern-day Snow White with her Bird Buddy camera? You get a lively and engaging episode of the Digital Forensics Now podcast! Alexis Brignoni, aka Briggs, and Heather Charpentier kick off this special episode with humor and camaraderie, sharing personal anecdotes and giving shout outs to their devoted listeners like Adam and Kevin. Plus, we nod to fellow podcaster Justin Tolman for his enlightening episodes on forensic technology, including a riveting discussion on AI and legal standards with Brandon Epstein.

Ever wondered how driving on the opposite side of the road or discovering local flavors like Vegemite could become part of a professional journey? This episode takes you on an entertaining trip to New Zealand, where Alexis recounts his experiences teaching at a New Zealand Customs event alongside experts like Jung Son and Mario Merendon. From navigating tiny light switches to marveling at Auckland’s architectural wonders, this chapter is filled with both professional insights and delightful cultural encounters. The rooftop bar with waist-high glass bumps offering views into the train station below is a highlight not to be missed!

For our tech-savvy listeners, we dive deep into the world of digital forensics tools and training. We discuss the significance of volunteering for IACIS, troubleshoot Magnet Axiom software, and outline upcoming training events like the SANS Community Learning Day in Miami. We also explore the practicalities of running Python scripts, showcasing a new tool called Mister Skinnylegs, caution against over-reliance on AI, and stress the importance of fundamental knowledge in digital forensics. From iOS tool updates and Metadata Forensics to sourcing forensic-related blogs, this episode is packed with valuable insights to enhance your forensic expertise.

Notes:

DFIRCON xLEAPP
https://www.sans.org/mlp/dfircon-miami-agenda/

CCL Solutions Group - Mister Skinnylegs
https://github.com/cclgroupltd/mister-skinnylegs

iOS 17- The “Forever” Setting That Isn’t… Or Is It?
https://smarterforensics.com/2024/08/ios-17-the-forever-setting-that-isnt-or-is-it/

Identity Lookup Service
https://djangofaiola.blogspot.com/2024/08/identity-lookup-service.html