Forensic Focus

As AI-generated CSAM blurs the line between real and fabricated evidence, investigators need the right tools, legal awareness and forensic expertise to identify victims, prioritise leads and pursue justice responsibly.

Magnet User Summit 2026 celebrates standout agencies, prosecutors, and rising digital investigators whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to justice are shaping the future of digital forensics.

Detego Global’s Ballistic Imager has been recognised at the UK Security & Policing Innovation Awards, underscoring the growing importance of ultra-fast, forensically sound digital evidence acquisition in modern investigations.

Magnet Forensics is bringing AI-powered intelligence, instant evidence sharing, and new third-party integrations to Magnet One — connecting mobile, vehicle, cloud, drone, and computer evidence in a single investigative workflow.

Read the latest DFIR news – Techno East 2026, Apple Watch acquisition techniques, macOS metadata gaps, ALEAPP 3.4.1, and more.

Magnet Forensics has introduced Magnet AI and Intelligent Insights, helping investigators cut through complex digital evidence, surface meaningful connections, and move cases forward faster while keeping human judgment at the centre.

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference East 2026 returns to Myrtle Beach this June with 120+ sessions spanning AI, ransomware, IoT, crypto investigations, eDiscovery, and hands-on DFIR training.

Explore a selection of the latest DFIR employment opportunities in this week’s Forensic Focus jobs round-up.

FEE 2026 brings DFIR, forensic science and regulation together in London, marking 125 years of Met forensics while looking ahead to the future of digital evidence.

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore smarter digital forensics triage, the hidden risks of DFIR burnout, an interview with Cyincore founder Emil Opachevsky, and more.

Magnet Forensics has launched Magnet Autokey, enabling fast, non-intrusive access to vehicle infotainment evidence to help investigators move cases forward faster.

Read the latest DFIR news – Cyincore’s Emil Opachevsky calls for auditable AI in DFIR, ALEAPP 3.4.1 adds new mobile parsers, Tailscale research highlights Windows 11 artifacts, and more.

Magnet Forensics has acquired V2 Forensics, bringing industry-first drone forensics expertise into its end-to-end digital investigation ecosystem to help investigators tackle the growing challenges of UAS evidence.

Rachael Medhurst discusses her roles in academia and industry, her NHS-focused DFIR research, and where digital forensics is heading.

From multilingual voice messages to hours of video evidence, Belkasoft’s latest guide shows how BelkaGPT helps DFIR teams transcribe recordings, search transcripts in natural language, and uncover critical evidence faster.

Can AI transform digital investigations without compromising trust? Emil Opachevsky explains where AI can genuinely help forensic practitioners—and why human oversight, auditability, and evidence-backed findings still matter.

Passware Kit Mobile 2026 v3 adds Samsung S10 support, more Exynos devices, RK3562 tablets, iOS 15.8.7 compatibility, and UI updates.

Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about mental health and well-being in policing — and the often-overlooked toll on police families.

Backlogs in digital forensics are not just operational bottlenecks—they are a silent psychological risk that can erode decision-making, quality, retention, and ultimately the sustainability of forensic capability.