First, the device has to be put in preloader mode or BootROM (ROM) mode. These modes allow users to exchange with an MTK device via a proprietary protocol.

To put the device in preloader mode, turn off … Read more

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Magnet Forensics wants to know your thoughts on The State of Enterprise DFIR!

We invite you to anonymously share your thoughts on the latest DFIR industry trends and developments, emerging threats, operational challenges, and where you see opportunities for … Read more

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Simon: Got it. I am coming to the very realistic conclusion that I hate computers. How about you?

Alex: For years, years.

Simon: Right. So I have an idea for today and I’ve set recordings starting. So … Read more

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Jimmy: Hello, and welcome to the basics of forensic video recovery and Magnet DVR Examiner. My name is Jimmy Schroering, and we’re today going to be looking at how traditional video recovery works and some of the challenges associated … Read more

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The Digital Forensics Research Workshop was back in virtual format for its USA edition running Monday, July 11th through Thursday, July 14th. Six sessions on memory forensics, similarity hashing, application forensics, live and static system analysis, multimedia forensics, and miscellaneous … Read more

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Magnet Forensics is proud to once again be able to offer promising officers an opportunity to enter the field of, and advance in, digital forensics through the Magnet Forensics Scholarship Program.

Applications are open until December 1, 2022.

… Read more

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Christa Miller: Could blockchain technology be the answer to challenges with data volumes and sharing evidence and cross-border prosecutions? Welcome back to the Forensic Focus Podcast. I’m Christa Miller here with my co-host Si Biles, and today we’re talking … Read more

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FF: Dan, let’s start with a little about you. How and when did you first get into digital forensics, and what made you stay?

Dan: I come from Law Enforcement, and while working as an Investigator I was assigned … Read more

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The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) faced a complex case where child sexual abuse was suspected. However, they faced a serious challenge in finding the right mobile forensics tool that would only collect strictly relevant data without examining … Read more

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Trey: Hey everyone. Thanks for tuning in today to the Magnet Summit 2022. Today…my name is Trey Amick and with me I have Tim McAnnany from Qualcomm. Thanks for joining in today, Tim, and doing this with us. But … Read more

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Aug. 25, 2022 – Today, Exterro, Inc., the preferred provider of Legal GRC software specifically designed for law enforcement agencies as well as in-house legal, privacy, and IT teams at Global 2000 and Am Law 200 organizations, … Read more

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Christa: Welcome back to the Forensic Focus Podcast. I’m Christa Miller and we’re back this week with co-hosts Simon Biles and Alex Desmond.

Simon: Hey, guys.

Alex: Hey.

Christa: Good to see you again. So I … Read more

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We are using longer and more complex passwords to protect our accounts. Hence, keeping track of numerous password combinations has become a task on its own. That is why more and more people are turning to password managers. Be it … Read more

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By Marco Fontani, Forensics Director at Amped Software

For several years, researchers and people in the field of image and video processing have been saying that “seeing is no longer believing”. Image and video manipulation techniques have become powerful and … Read more

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It’s no secret that digital evidence can be crucial in any court case.

As the world continues to embrace more technology, from smartphones and tablets to drones and smart devices, digital tools tend to hold significant amounts of crucial information. … Read more

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The annual International High Technology Crime Investigators Association Conference is back this year, this time at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The hybrid event will feature a fully virtual first day, followed by three days of … Read more

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Oxygen Forensics, a global leader in digital forensics for law enforcement, federal agencies, and corporate clients, announced today the release of the latest version of the all-in-one digital forensic solution, Oxygen Forensic® Detective v.15.0. This version significantly expands … Read more

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Kim Bradley: Welcome to this panel discussion on digital evidence review and collaboration. I’m Kim Bradley and with me today is Jessica Hyde, John Pizzurro, and Joshua James. Thank you all for being here.

Jessica, John, and Joshua: … Read more

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Christa Miller: Welcome back to the Forensic Focus Podcast. I’m Christa Miller and this week Desi, Si and I are welcoming Dr. Matthew Sorell; senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Australia. … Read more

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With only 3 weeks to go until mh Service GmbH’s annual Forensic Technology Day — which begins on the 28th of September and features the world’s leading forensics practitioners — it will soon be time to pack your toothbrush, dust … Read more

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