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 ...
Introduction In digital forensics, data integrity is everything. Any modification to the original evidence can render it legally inadmissible. To prevent such contamination, forensic experts rely on a crucial piece of hardware or software called a write blocker. A write blocker ensures that data can be read but not altered ...
Introduction Digital forensics is the backbone of modern investigations, helping experts uncover hidden evidence from computers, mobile devices, and networks. To ensure accuracy and efficiency, forensic analysts depend heavily on specialized tools that allow them to collect, analyze, and present data while maintaining evidential integrity. Among the vast array of ...
Social Media Forensics: Investigating Crimes in the Digital Age In today’s connected world, almost every activity leaves a digital footprint — especially on social media. From Facebook posts and Instagram photos to WhatsApp messages and tweets, online communication has become a vital source of digital evidence. Social Media Forensics plays ...
Introduction Every digital action leaves behind a footprint. Whether it’s creating a document, visiting a website, connecting a USB device, or sending an email, systems silently record timestamps and activity logs. For forensic experts, these traces are more than scattered fragments; they are pieces of a story waiting to be ...