The internet you browse every day — social media, email, news, banking — makes up only a tiny fraction of the digital world. Beneath it lies a hidden layer known as the Dark Web, a part of the internet intentionally concealed and accessible only through special software like TOR. While ...
In today’s digital-first world, the volume of data produced, stored, and deleted every second is unprecedented. From mobile phones and laptops to cloud storage and external hard drives, digital devices have become witnesses to almost every activity in our personal, professional, and criminal spheres. While most users assume that deleting ...
Introduction Insider threats are one of the most dangerous risks to any organisation. Unlike external attackers, insider threats come from people who already have authorised access to systems, networks, and sensitive data. This makes them harder to detect and even more dangerous. Digital forensics plays a crucial role in identifying ...
Introduction Your mobile phone is more than just a device—it’s a digital vault containing your most valuable information: personal memories, business communications, financial records, and evidence of daily interactions. Losing access to that data, whether through accidental deletion, physical damage, or system malfunction, can be stressful and even disastrous. That’s ...
In the realm of digital forensics, preserving the integrity of digital evidence is crucial. When collecting data from storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, or USB drives, forensic experts often rely on two primary methods: imaging and cloning. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably in casual conversations, they have ...
Introduction In today’s digitized world, organisations rely heavily on virtual machines (VMs) and servers to manage data, run applications, and support remote operations. However, as cyber threats evolve and data breaches become increasingly sophisticated, recovering and analyzing digital evidence from these environments has become a critical component of digital forensics. ...
In today’s digital landscape, encryption has become both a guardian of privacy and a formidable barrier in digital investigations. While encryption ensures data confidentiality, it also poses significant challenges for forensic experts attempting to retrieve crucial evidence during criminal, corporate, or civil investigations. This blog explores the methods, tools, and ...
In the digital era, smartphones have become an inseparable part of our daily lives — from communication and banking to entertainment and business. Each tap, message, and transaction leaves behind a trail of data, which can become vital evidence in a forensic investigation. Mobile apps, in particular, are treasure troves ...
In today’s digital world, every click, photo, message, or file we create leaves behind invisible traces of information known as metadata. Forensic experts rely heavily on this “data about data” to uncover the truth behind cybercrimes, digital frauds, and even physical offenses. Whether it’s locating a suspect’s phone, verifying the ...