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. […]
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. […]
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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With nine out of 10 people owning a smartphone and 97% of Americans having a mobile phone of some kind—we are all leaving a digital trace. With this inter-connectivity, it’s now nearly impossible to find a crime committed today that does not involve a digital component. And more and more, we are seeing juries expecting to hear the digital evidence in a case. […]
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The ever-evolving landscape of modern computer systems and networks has posed significant challenges to digital evidence collection and analysis. In a recent interview with Amber Schroader, CEO at Paraben Corporation, we delve into the complexities faced by digital forensic experts and the strategies employed to overcome them. […]
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The city’s storage system for police files came under scrutiny in August 2021, when lawyers were alarmed to learn that a city information technology employee lost millions of police files including videos and audio recordings when he improperly moved evidence between systems. […]
A three-year joint effort by Berkeley Law’s Human Rights Center (HRC) and the U.N. Human Rights Office, the Protocol marks the first global guidelines for using publicly available information online – including photos, videos, and other content posted to social media sites – as evidence in international criminal and human rights investigations. […]
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The infotainment system records recent destinations, call logs, contact lists, text messages, emails, pictures, videos, web histories, voice commands and social media feeds. It can also keep track of the phones that have been connected to the vehicle via USB cable or Bluetooth, as well as all the apps installed on the device. […]
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Attorneys for the two teens accused of drag racing on Bayshore Boulevard and killing a mother and daughter are trying to get key evidence thrown out. […]
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