Last September, the iOS hacking community got a big surprise when a security researcher named axi0mX released a ‘game changing’ exploit called ‘checkm8’. What makes checkm8 so unique is that unlike previous exploits, it is a Boot ROM exploit. This means that on affected devices, there is no way for Apple to patch it via …
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You’re in the middle of a big project, working to hit a deadline, and you hear a “click, click, click” coming from your hard drive. Also known as the “click of death”. Hearing strange sounds coming from your computer is never a fun experience. From what you’ve heard or researched online, you think your data …
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If you Google search “cheap or low-cost” data recovery you are likely to come up with a slew of sites claiming that they can do data recovery for as low as $199, sometimes even as low as $150. Given this, you might be wondering, why am I now being asked to pay hundreds or sometimes …
We’ve assembled the 5 Digital Forensics posts most popular with attorneys and the legal community. Check them out… Digital Forensics Terms for Attorneys Why You Need a 2nd Opinion on Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases Mass File Deletion Isn’t Always Malfeasance The Major Differences Between Digital Forensics and eDiscovery Digital Forensics for IP Theft If …
“We go to trial in 2 days and I need this digital forensic analysis done tomorrow!” We get requests like this frequently and we do our best meet our clients’ case timelines if we can. If your case needs the support of digital forensics, it’s important to understand how to align your forensic needs to …
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The most common issue in digital forensics for civil cases is spoliation. Any evidence that one party negligently or intentionally destroyed or modified relevant information can have a huge impact on the outcome of a case. Here’s how a digital forensics lab can help attorneys in cases where spoliation of digital evidence is suspected. Secure …
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Why would defense counsel in a criminal case hire their own forensic examiners to review evidence that’s already been examined by an accredited lab? Here are the 3 most common scenarios we’ve seen in working with criminal defense attorneys. 1. Help me understand what this forensic evidence actually means? The output of a digital forensic …
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Digital forensics can be pretty technical, but there are a few things that attorneys working with digital evidence need to know. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important technical concepts in digital forensics and why they’re relevant to attorneys. Verified Forensic Image –a special kind of “copy” of all the contents of …
What to do if you encounter computer storage equipment that has been damaged by water and severe flooding. For those of you that may encounter damaged devices due to Hurricane Florence, Harvey, or Hurricane Irma, here are some quick DO‘s and DON’Ts for the best chances of data recovery on water damaged devices: DO leave the …
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Digital forensics is an increasingly common part of IP theft, family law and criminal and civil cases. If you’re looking for a digital forensics partner to help with your case, don’t make these common mistakes: MISTAKE #1: Hiring the IT Guy Some attorneys are tempted to hire a sharp, knowledgeable IT expert to help them …
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