The first developer beta of iOS 17.3 includes Stolen Device Protection, a major new security feature designed to protect the user’s sensitive information stored in the device and in iCloud account if their iPhone is stolen and the thief gets access to the phone’s passcode. This optional feature could represent a significant change in how Apple looks at security, where currently the passcode is king. At this time, no detailed documentation is available; developers are getting a prompt to test the feature when installing the new beta.

The latest update of iOS Forensic Toolkit brought an all-new Linux edition, opening up a world of possibilities in mobile device analysis. The highly anticipated Linux edition preserves and expands the features previously available to macOS and Windows users. Forensic professionals can now perform advanced logical and low-level extractions with the aid of a custom extraction agent and extract information using the bootloader-level exploit, making forensic analysis more accessible on Linux platforms.

The latest update to the iOS Forensic Toolkit has expanded data extraction support for older models of Apple Watch, introducing low-level extraction capabilities for Apple Watch Series 0, Series 1, and Series 2. In a landscape where new devices are released on a yearly schedule, we stand committed to a balanced approach. While it’s easy for many to dismiss older devices, we recognize their significance as they frequently reappear in the labs of forensic experts. It is important to emphasize that, unlike many, we cater to the needs of experts who have to deal with legacy devices. This enhancement enables macOS and Linux users to delve deeper into these watches, retrieving crucial information such as passwords and complete file systems.

The bootloader vulnerability affecting several generations of Apple devices opens the door to forensically sound extraction. In today’s article we’ll discuss the compatibility and features of this exploit with different devices, iOS versions, and platforms. In addition, we’ll provide security professionals and researchers with valuable insight into potential issues and solutions when working with checkm8.

In this tutorial, we will address common issues faced by users of the iOS Forensic Toolkit when installing and using the low-level extraction agent for accessing the file system and keychain on iOS devices. This troubleshooting guide is based on the valuable feedback and data received by our technical support team.

Have you ever tried to unlock a password but couldn’t succeed? This happens when the password is really strong and designed to be hard to break quickly. In this article, we’ll explain why this can be a tough challenge and what you can do about it.

In the world of digital investigations, the sheer volume of data and the challenge of identifying valuable evidence can be overwhelming. Often, investigators find themselves faced with the need for optimization — the ability to quickly and seamlessly identify what is valuable and requires further examination. We aim to fulfill this need by introducing a new forensic toolkit in Elcomsoft System Recovery, a powerful bootable tool designed to speed up investigations, quickly identify and collect digital evidence right on the spot.

In the digital age, where information is a precious commodity and evidence is increasingly stored in virtual realms, the importance of preserving digital evidence has become a must in modern investigative practices. However, the criticality of proper handling is often overlooked, potentially jeopardizing access to crucial data during an investigation. In this article, we will once again highlight the importance of meticulous preservation techniques and live session analysis to prevent the loss of digital evidence.

Year after year, the field of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) presents us with new challenges. Various vendors from around the world are tirelessly striving to simplify and enhance the work of experts in this field, but there are some things you probably do not know about (or simply never paid attention to) that we discussed in the first part of these series. Today we’ll discuss some real cases to shed light onto some vendors’ shady practices.

The market of digital forensic tools is a tight one, just like any other niche market. The number of vendors is limited, especially when catering such specific needs as unlocking suspects’ handheld devices or breaking encryption. However, amidst the promises of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking solutions, there are certain limitations that forensic vendors often don’t like to disclose to their customers. These limitations can have a significant impact on the applicability, effectiveness and reliability of the tools being offered.