Thursday, January 2, 2025

New Year, New Discoveries: Diving into Digital Forensics!

Kick off your new year with some forensic fun as we recount our holiday escapades and dive into the latest in digital forensics! Ever wondered how RAM dumps from Android devices can reveal crucial data? We spotlight MSAB's innovative RAMalyzer tool and their new blog series covering RAM from mobile devices.

Discover how the digital forensics community is collaborating to propel the field forward, as we share insights from the DF Pulse 2024 Digital Forensic Practitioner Survey and the delicate dance between competition and cooperation. Standardization is the name of the game, and we're exploring how the field of digital forensics can benefit from it.

Updates to Magnet Axiom's date range capabilities showcase the ceaseless evolution of digital forensics tools. Journey with us as we tackle the intricacies of Bluetooth tracker detection, all while considering the dual nature of technology and the significance of using it responsibly.

From exploring Richard Davis's work with 13 Cubed to discussing Yogesh Khatri's contribution to analyzing the USN Journal, we shine a light on the vital role of principles in our field.

With warm wishes for the new year, we invite you to stay tuned for more episodes brimming with insights and camaraderie.

Notes:
MSAB RAMalyzer series!
https://msab.com/resources/blog/

Paraben Forensic Innovation Conference
https://link.reachpenguin.com/widget/form/99kVMTgaA0mbpZvYLTjG

Tip Tuesday: Troubleshooting in PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNovfdwucw&list=PLwmKlEiYNUYte-pnlbw45YKpPB7K8xCgC&index=1

DFPulse: The 2024 digital forensic practitioner survey
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666281724001719

Magnet Axiom Cyber 8.7: Acquire iCloud backups from ADP-enabled accounts, and more!
https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/magnet-axiom-cyber-8-7-icloud-adp-and-more/

Android Will Let You Find Unknown Bluetooth Trackers Instead of Just Warning You About Them
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/android-will-let-you-find-unknown-bluetooth-trackers-instead-of-just-warning-you-about-them-204707655.html

Be Kind, Rewind... The USN Journal
https://youtu.be/GDc8TbWiQio?feature=shared

Apple Photos phones home on iOS 18 and macOS 15
https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2024/12/3.html

SWGDE Considerations for Required Minimization of Digital Evidence Seizure
swgde.org/16-f-002/