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Presenting Digital Evidence that Holds up in Court
April 03, 2024
When juries hear a case, it’s imperative they can easily grasp a simple explanation of the chain of events. read more
How to Hunt Down Malware on Mobile Devices
March 18, 2024
No longer a question of if but when an attack is going to happen, there is a pertinent need for education in identification, resolution and bolstering defences against future attacks. read more
The Emotional Impact of Working in Investigative Genetic Genealogy
February 28, 2024
The thrill of the chase is what draws so many to the field, and the satisfaction of helping bring justice to victims of violent crime is the icing on the cake. With that said, there are some enormous drawbacks to working in IGG. read more
6 Ways Digital Investigations Will Change in 2024
February 21, 2024
Looking ahead, technology will continue to reshape and modernize law enforcement strategies to prevent ongoing threats, fight crime and ultimately deliver justice. read more
Collaboration Between Digital, Investigation Units is Key to Case Success
February 05, 2024
These examples underscore the need for collaboration across an investigation’s life cycle, so investigators and prosecutors have a full understanding of the evidence’s value to a case. read more
Closing Cases: The Crucial Role of Full File Systems in Law Enforcement Investigations
January 08, 2024
When every binary digit of evidence holds the potential to shape justice, there exists a hidden digital treasure chest capable of unravelling the most intricate of mysteries—it’s called the full file system (FFS). read more
Utilizing Impression Evidence in Crime Scene Reconstruction
November 13, 2023
There is a growing disconnect within the disciplines of what is being called crime scene processing and crime scene reconstruction. Many are overlooking or ignoring the importance of the context in which impression evidence is found. read more
Baltimore to Test Remaining 1,400 Slides from Cold Case Rapes
November 06, 2023
Forty-nine years after Dr. Rudiger Breitenecker had enough foresight to save DNA evidence from the rape kits he collected from women at least once a day, Baltimore County has committed to testing all of that preserved evidence over the next 13 months. read more
Digital Forensics vs. the Invisible Internet Project
October 30, 2023
One of the most popular Dark Web markets is the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a fully encrypted private network layer that leverages unidirectional tunnels to allow users to connect without tracking and collecting their location or data. read more
DNA Hit of the Year: Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law
May 25, 2023
Dr. Noora Al Snan was finally able to link the detonation of 34 IEDs to one man—who was not in the DNA database. This was thanks to a creative application of familial searching and the common in-breeding seen in some populations in Bahrain. read more
Stopping the Shortage ‘Cycle’: Ways to Fortify the Forensic Pathology Workforce
February 22, 2023
The United States has about 750 full-time, board-certified forensic pathologists. But, experts say that number needs to be at least 1,500—if not more—to deal with the rising caseloads across every state. read more
Push Tech to the Front Lines To Solve Cases Faster
November 23, 2022
The Digital Intelligence equipment and training that can shorten the time to solve crimes is often not in the hands of the people who first show up at crime scenes. read more
Why Storing Evidence in the Cloud is Safer, Faster and Better
October 28, 2022
If there’s the slightest hint that evidence has been accessed by unauthorized people, or tampered with in any way, a carefully constructed case against a suspect could end up tossed out of court. read more
The Future of Digital Forensics: The Good and the Bad
September 16, 2022
Even as encryption gets stronger and consumers embrace digital privacy protections, there are trends afoot that will help the good guys. read more
Digital Forensics 101: The Value of ‘Capture the Flag’ Events
August 19, 2022
“Capture the Flag” competitions offer a good opportunity to have a lot of fun and learn new cybersecurity and digital forensics skills, in a way that may not seem much like work at all. read more