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Detego Global introduces Detego Case Manager for DFIR, a secure, scalable, audit-ready platform built with practitioners to centralise evidence, streamline workflows, and integrate seamlessly with the Detego ecosystem — now available with a free 30-day trial. #digitalforensics
5 Reasons Why Detego Case Manager For DFIR Is Ideal For Investigative Teams
Detego Global introduces Detego Case Manager for DFIR, a secure, scalable, audit-ready platform built with practitioners to centralise evidence, streamline workflows, and integrate seamlessly with the Detego ecosystem — now available with a free 30-day...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Semantics 21 has launched S21 Deepfake Detector, an offline tool built from over a year of operational use, enabling investigators to assess manipulated or AI-generated imagery with confidence-based, explainable analysis that supports — not replaces — human judgement. #digitalforensics
In The Age Of Synthetic Media, Authenticity Can No Longer Be Assumed
Semantics 21 has launched S21 Deepfake Detector, an offline tool built from over a year of operational use, enabling investigators to assess manipulated or AI-generated imagery with confidence-based, explainable analysis that supports — not replaces — ...
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February 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Supporting investigator well-being isn’t just compassionate — it’s operationally critical. Burnout drives errors, reduced quality & retention issues. Help us gather data through our International Well-Being Study, so we can campaign for change. www.forensicfocus.com/survey #DFIR #DigitalForensics
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February 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Read the latest DFIR news – new macOS triage tooling, occupational trauma concerns, rising CSAM workloads, and more. #digitalforensics
Digital Forensics Round-Up, February 11 2026
Read the latest DFIR news – new macOS triage tooling, occupational trauma concerns, rising CSAM workloads, and more.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Chris Gagen takes a hands-on look at Cellebrite’s Endpoint Inspector, highlighting how its cloud-based, live remote collections can streamline enterprise investigations while offering examiners a flexible, forward-thinking alternative to traditional dead-box forensics. #digitalforensics
Endpoint Inspector: Precision Data Collection For The Real World
Chris Gagen takes a hands-on look at Cellebrite’s Endpoint Inspector, highlighting how its cloud-based, live remote collections can streamline enterprise investigations while offering examiners a flexible, forward-thinking alternative to traditional de...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Digital investigations have outgrown outdated tools. From school badge ID to deepfake detection and safer image review, see how Semantics 21 is addressing today’s investigative realities. #digitalforensics
Three Investigative Bottlenecks – Three New Baseline Capabilities
Digital investigations have outgrown outdated tools. From school badge ID to deepfake detection and safer image review, see how Semantics 21 is addressing today’s investigative realities.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
SIM farms power industrial-scale phone scams—but SS8’s location intelligence platform helps law enforcement detect hidden scam centers, track ringleaders, and shut them down before more victims are harmed. #digitalforensics
Unmasking SIM Farm Scam Centers With Location Intelligence
SIM farms power industrial-scale phone scams—but SS8’s location intelligence platform helps law enforcement detect hidden scam centers, track ringleaders, and shut them down before more victims are harmed.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Read the latest DFIR news – new macOS triage tooling, occupational trauma concerns, rising CSAM workloads, and more. www.forensicfocus.com/news/... #digitalforensics #dfir
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February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Join ADF Solutions on 18 February to unpack the European Court’s Landeck ruling, learn how to minimise collateral intrusion, and strengthen your mobile device investigations with ADF Pro — register now to secure your spot. #digitalforensics
UPCOMING WEBINAR – Satisfying The Landeck Ruling With Advanced Search Profiles In ADF Pro
Join ADF Solutions on 18 February to unpack the European Court’s Landeck ruling, learn how to minimise collateral intrusion, and strengthen your mobile device investigations with ADF Pro — register now to secure your spot.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
When a blurred school badge is the only clue in safeguarding and intelligence-led investigations, Semantics 21’s new S21 School Badge Lookup delivers fast, offline identification across multiple countries—turning partial imagery into actionable leads in seconds. #digitalforensics
When A School Badge/Logo Is The Only Lead, Manual Identification Is No Longer Good Enough
When a blurred school badge is the only clue in safeguarding and intelligence-led investigations, Semantics 21’s new S21 School Badge Lookup delivers fast, offline identification across multiple countries—turning partial imagery into actionable leads i...
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February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
From recovering deleted iPhone SMS in a murder case to building tools that make SQLite and WAL analysis intuitive, James Eichbaum shares why examiners must understand—not just extract—application data. #digitalforensics
James Eichbaum, Founder, Elusive Data
From recovering deleted iPhone SMS in a murder case to building tools that make SQLite and WAL analysis intuitive, James Eichbaum shares why examiners must understand—not just extract—application data.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
SYTECH partnered with Futures For All to deliver a two-day “Crack the Case” digital forensics workshop, engaging 141 students worldwide and inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals. #digitalforensics
SYTECH Delivers Global Digital Forensics Workshop To Inspire The Next Generation
SYTECH partnered with Futures For All to deliver a two-day “Crack the Case” digital forensics workshop, engaging 141 students worldwide and inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Digital investigations have outgrown outdated tools. From school badge ID to deepfake detection and safer image review, see how Semantics 21 is addressing today’s investigative realities. #digitalforensics
Three Investigative Bottlenecks – Three New Baseline Capabilities
Digital investigations have outgrown outdated tools. From school badge ID to deepfake detection and safer image review, see how Semantics 21 is addressing today’s investigative realities.
www.forensicfocus.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – examine occupational trauma in digital forensics, refine your investigative edge by mastering triage, explore how the ICMEC framework can help protect those working on the front lines, and more. www.forensicfocus.com/news/... #DigitalForensics #DFIR
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February 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
If seconds of violent footage can cause lasting PTSD, what does daily exposure do to digital forensic investigators? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the hidden psychological cost of confronting traumatic content day after day. #digitalforensics
Occupational Trauma In Digital Forensics: What One Child’s Experience Reveals
If seconds of violent footage can cause lasting PTSD, what does daily exposure do to digital forensic investigators? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the hidden psychological cost of confronting traumatic content day after day.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Digital forensics is facing a mental health crisis — and we urgently need your help.

If you work (or worked) in DFIR, please take a few minutes to complete the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study so we can drive real change NOW: forensicfocus.com/survey #DFIR
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Read the latest DFIR news – SANS DFIR Summit registration opens, Volatility 3 v2.27.0 released, ADF Solutions on modern digital triage, Tony Blair Institute proposals on facial recognition and more. www.forensicfocus.com/news/... #DigitalForensics #DFIR
February 4, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Drone crime is getting smarter—GMDSOFT’s hands-on Drone Forensics Training gives investigators the tools and expertise to turn complex UAV data into courtroom-ready evidence. #digitalforensics
Bridging The Gap In UAV Investigations: The Case For A 360-Degree Drone Forensics Curriculum
Drone crime is getting smarter—GMDSOFT’s hands-on Drone Forensics Training gives investigators the tools and expertise to turn complex UAV data into courtroom-ready evidence.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Digital triage has evolved far beyond a simple yes/no — see how ADF Solutions empowers investigators to make faster, smarter, on-scene decisions when it matters most. #digitalforensics
How To Master Triage For Your Forensic Investigations
Digital triage has evolved far beyond a simple yes/no — see how ADF Solutions empowers investigators to make faster, smarter, on-scene decisions when it matters most.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Explore a selection of the latest DFIR employment opportunities in this week’s Forensic Focus jobs round-up. #digitalforensics
Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, February 02 2026
Explore a selection of the latest DFIR employment opportunities in this week’s Forensic Focus jobs round-up.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
When every mile per hour—and every pixel—can decide a case, MD-VIDEO AI’s new Speed Estimation feature turns CCTV and dashcam footage into court-ready velocity data. #digitalforensics
Advancing Forensic Science: Transforming Video Evidence With Precision Speed Estimation
When every mile per hour—and every pixel—can decide a case, MD-VIDEO AI’s new Speed Estimation feature turns CCTV and dashcam footage into court-ready velocity data.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Detego Global launches Detego Detective, a free browser-based mini-game designed to give DFIR professionals a quick mental reset while reflecting the real-world pressures of digital investigations. #digitalforensics
Detego Global Launches Detego Detective, A Mini-Game Designed To Support Investigator Well-Being
Detego Global launches Detego Detective, a free browser-based mini-game designed to give DFIR professionals a quick mental reset while reflecting the real-world pressures of digital investigations.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Read the latest DFIR news – deepfakes and digital evidence challenges, supporting investigators exposed to traumatic material, INTERPOL’s call for contributions on AI in forensics, and more. www.forensicfocus.com/news/... #DigitalForensics #DFIR
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January 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Protecting children online comes at a heavy personal cost for digital forensic investigators. Paul Gullon-Scott examines how the ICMEC framework could help safeguard those on the front lines. #digitalforensics
Protecting The Protectors: Applying The ICMEC Framework To Digital Forensics
Protecting children online comes at a heavy personal cost for digital forensic investigators. Paul Gullon-Scott examines how the ICMEC framework could help safeguard those on the front lines.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
ADF PRO 6.2.0 is here—bringing new app updates (Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, WhatsApp), Apple Wallet support, smarter analysis views, and a streamlined acquisitions screen, all shaped by user feedback—request your free trial today. #digitalforensics
What’s New? ADF PRO v6.2.0 Features And Enhancements
ADF PRO 6.2.0 is here—bringing new app updates (Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, WhatsApp), Apple Wallet support, smarter analysis views, and a streamlined acquisitions screen, all shaped by user feedback—request your free trial today.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:06 PM