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Dec 2024
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The Gift of Expertise: Why Forensics Mat...

Heather Charpentier & Alexis "Brigs" Brignoni
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Join us for a holiday-themed episode of Digital Forensics Now, where we blend expert insights with personal stories from the field of digital forensics.

This episode delves into cutting-edge tools and techniques for digital forensics. Explore insights from Arsenal on advanced methods for analyzing swap space and memory files. We also share experiences with the Samsung Secure Health Data Parser, highlighting the challenges of decrypting health databases and the critical role of UFED in overcoming them. Don’t miss an in-depth look at the remarkable features of ArtEX, showcasing its value to examiners. Additionally, we introduce the LEAPPS Artifact Viewer App (LAVA), a groundbreaking tool unveiled at the Cyber Social Hub conference. 

We discuss the vital role of forensic experts in legal proceedings, from the importance of meticulous validation to the risks of mishandling evidence. Real-world cases and a controversial court rulings that highlight why expert testimony remains essential in interpreting digital artifacts.

We close with gratitude to our listeners and warm holiday wishes. Stay tuned on social media for updates on our next live session after the holidays.



Notes:
Working with 010 Hex-Editor 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCS2zI95IiNwheFCTaUEytA1GT0mNOOdn 

Arsenal Releases a New Tool! 
https://arsenalrecon.com/additional-products 

Samsung Secure Health Data Parser - A Forensic Tool for Parsing & Analyzing Samsung Secure Health Databases https://github.com/breakpointforensics/Samsung-Secure-Health-Data-Parser-/tree/main 

ArtEx Artifact Examiner <br>https://www.doubleblak.com/app.php?id=ArtEx2 

Why the Manual Preview/Screenshots May Not Hold Up in Court https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/11/13/think-that-screenshot-is-proof-heres-why-it-might-not-hold-up-in-court/  https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2024/12/06/smartphone-forensics-and-fake-texts-how-are-courts-responding/ 

What's New with the LEAPPS!? 
Google Keep Notes <br>https://charpy4n6.blogspot.com/2024/12/google-keep-notes.html 
Signup for Updates! leapps.org

 

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