Mobile Forensics

Introduction Mobile phone spyware has emerged as a serious concern in both personal and national security contexts. This malicious software covertly monitors a victim’s smartphone activities – from calls and texts to location – all without their knowledge. Not all spyware is equal: some are “government-grade” tools designed for intelligence agencies, while others are off-the-shelf […]

The world of digital forensics can seem like an exclusive club reserved for high-profile cases and law firms with deep pockets. But the truth is, digital evidence is everywhere, and it’s just as crucial for smaller firms handling everyday civil and criminal cases. From text messages to social media posts, emails to financial records, the

Introduction Digital evidence is becoming a cornerstone of many criminal cases. This includes text messages, which can seem like damning proof of guilt or innocence. However, what if those messages aren’t what they seem? As a digital forensics expert, I’m seeing an alarming trend in the reliance on photocopied text messages as evidence. Let me

Understanding Mobile Device Extractions: A Lawyer’s Guide Let’s break down two common mobile device extraction methods to help you make informed decisions about your cases. Smartphones hold a wealth of potential evidence, but accessing that data requires specialized techniques. Logical Extraction: The Quick Glance A logical extraction [1] is like taking a high-level inventory of

Last month, I had the opportunity to present a talk titled "Stories Your Cell Phone Can Tell About You" to the Madison DC608 Monthly Meetup. DC608 is the Madison chapter of DEF CON Groups and is a collection of cyber security enthusiasts with a wide range of skills and experience levels. I had lots of

At Lucid Truth Technologies, our clients ask us interesting questions about technology and forensics. Once, we were asked, "Can the location of a cell phone create an alibi?" On a cell phone, the location history data that gets logged can come from multiple sources, including cell towers, Wi-Fi, and GPS, each with varying levels of

A client recently asked me to analyze a mobile phone forensically to prove that a specific text message was not sent from the phone. This message is the focal point of a very public civil lawsuit. I explained that what I could do is examine the phone and see if I could find traces of