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Hiring Kit: Computer Forensic Analyst
2024-10-27 16:00

The increasing emphasis on securing sensitive data by regulatory agencies and governments worldwide has opened job opportunities beyond criminal justice for capable individuals with proficient...

Cirrus: Open-source Google Cloud forensic collection
2024-07-29 04:15

Cirrus is an open-source Python-based tool designed to streamline Google Cloud forensic evidence collection. It can streamline environment access and evidence collection in investigations involving Google Workspace and GCP. The tool simplifies incident response activities and enhances an organization's security posture.

Bitcoin Forensic Analysis Uncovers Money Laundering Clusters and Criminal Proceeds
2024-05-01 14:25

A forensic analysis of a graph dataset containing transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has revealed clusters associated with illicit activity and money laundering, including detecting criminal...

Google Warns: Android Zero-Day Flaws in Pixel Phones Exploited by Forensic Companies
2024-04-03 16:10

Google has disclosed that two Android security flaws impacting its Pixel smartphones have been exploited in the wild by forensic companies. The high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities are as...

Google fixes two Pixel zero-day flaws exploited by forensics firms
2024-04-03 14:47

Google has fixed two Google Pixel zero-days exploited by forensic firms to unlock phones without a PIN and gain access to the data stored within them. While the April 2024 security bulletin for Android didn't contain anything severe, the corresponding April 2024 bulletin for Pixel devices disclosed active exploitation of two vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-29745 and CVE-2024-29748 flaws.

Why AI forensics matters now
2024-04-02 04:00

In this Help Net Security video, Sylvia Acevedo, who serves on the Boards of Qualcomm and Credo, discusses why companies should invest in forensic capabilities and why forensics will be such an important topic as AI continues to be integrated into infrastructures and workflows. In an era where AI is becoming increasingly integral to business operations, the lack of comprehensive education and training in AI forensics poses a significant threat.

5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations
2024-02-15 05:30

Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it's a key component of incident response. Digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of an attack.

Emerging trends and strategies in digital forensics
2024-01-26 05:00

Schroader talks about the impact of exponential data growth on forensic practices, the role of AI in optimizing investigations, and emphasizes the need for professionals to adapt to the changing dynamics of digital investigations, along with cross-education in related fields. With the exponential growth in data volume, how do digital forensic experts manage and analyze large datasets effectively?

Tsurugi Linux: Tailoring user experience for digital forensics and OSINT investigations
2024-01-16 04:30

Tsurugi Linux is a heavily customized open-source distribution focused on supporting DFIR investigations. The project focuses mainly on live forensics analysis, post-mortem analysis, and digital evidence acquisition.

DriveFS Sleuth: Open-source tool for investigating Google Drive File Stream’s disk forensic artifacts
2024-01-04 05:30

DriveFS Sleuth automates the investigation of Google Drive File Stream disk artifacts. The tool can parse the disk artifacts and build a filesystem tree-like structure enumerating the synchronized files along with their respective properties.