Category: Computer & Mobile Forensics

Modern Challenges and Future Trends in Digital Forensics

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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Court mistake leads to release of texts from Rep. Scott Perry’s seized phone

Congressman Perry had fought to keep prosecutors from accessing the phone. He spoke to CBS 21 a week after the seizure, and said that he did nothing wrong. […]

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Phone data used to establish timeline, locations; childhood friend of Paul Murdaugh testifies

Towers are separated into 3 sectors; records show tower number and tower sector; and then azimuth and direction of the antenna. From collected data, Wilde was able to create a map of coverage. Another set of records – Verizon RTT records – are an estimation of distance between phone and tower at time of call. All of the data combined shows a cell phone’s location at specific times and the towers and antennas used to transmit calls. […]

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Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects’ alibis

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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Defense wants car’s computer evidence thrown out from deadly Bayshore Florida car crash case

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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California just passed a major privacy law that will make it harder for Facebook and Google to track people and gather data

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A new law passed by California voters in the November election will set an unprecedented standard for digital privacy in the US, making it harder for big tech companies like Facebook and Google to track people’s data. […]

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