California Police Using Warrants to Obtain Video Evidence From Teslas

OAKLAND, California —A Canadian tourist was visiting Oakland recently when he had to talk someone out of taking his Tesla from a hotel parking lot.

This was no thief. It was the Oakland Police Department. Turns out, the Tesla may have witnessed a homicide. […]

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What Is Digital Forensics?

As all good things in the digital world advance — enhanced communication, streamlined processes, and unparalleled access to data — so do all bad things. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and insider threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. […]

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Digital Evidence Secures Convictions in Northwest Indiana After String of Deadly Overdoses

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force is one of the country’s 33 regional High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). That means the area is a significant center for illegal drug production, manufacturing, importation or distribution. Sgt. Kyle Shiparski of the Michigan City Police Department is the task force’s current commander. […]

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Unpacking iOS 18’s New Privacy Features – A Digital Forensics Perspective

With every iOS update, Apple continues to tighten its grip on user privacy. The newly introduced iOS 18 is no different, bringing a suite of privacy features that are bound to make our lives as digital forensic experts a tad more challenging. […]

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Defense in a Des Moines triple homicide case attempted to submit AI-enhanced video as evidence. A judge said no

According to court documents, accepted forensic analysis of the video would be impossible because of the changes made by artificial intelligence. […]

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Karen Read called John O’Keefe 53 times the morning he died, State Police lt. testifies

He spoke about the information investigators can glean from phone records, explaining that cellphone carriers memorialize data about the specific antennas used during calls. According to Tully, those phone records can also tell investigators roughly how far away the device was from an antenna, even when someone was not actively using their phone. […]

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Unraveling Secrets: Forensic Analysis of Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Unraveling the Secrets: The Forensic Analysis of Vehicle Infotainment Systems: In today’s digitally interconnected world, vehicles are no longer just means of transportation; they have become rolling computers on wheels. With sophisticated infotainment systems integrated into modern cars, these vehicles store a treasure trove of digital data that can be invaluable in forensic investigations. […]

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Karen Read trial: Text messages suggests tension before John O’Keefe murder, prosecutor says

(CNN) – Opening statements in the high-profile murder trial surrounding the 2022 death of a Boston police officer drilled Monday into two key questions that have long dominated the case: Is the officer’s girlfriend a killer? Or is she a victim of a sprawling coverup involving law enforcement? […]

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