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11th June 2026

Amped Podcast Episode 1 – CCTV Nightmares: Chain Of Custody Secrets From Scene To Courtroom

Lucy Carey-Shields and Blake Sawyer from Amped Software sit down to talk about CCTV nightmares and protecting the chain of custody from scene to courtroom....

What’s Really Slowing Your Extractions? (Hint: Not Your Tools)

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What’s Really Slowing Your Extractions? (Hint: Not Your Tools)

11th June 2026

In digital forensics, the wrong cable can turn a phone extraction from minutes into hours — Alex Coley explains why bandwidth labels are only part of the story in MSAB’s latest blog....read more

Present At Magnet User Summit & Magnet Virtual Summit 2027!

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Present At Magnet User Summit & Magnet Virtual Summit 2027!

11th June 2026

Share your digital investigation insights at Magnet Virtual Summit or Magnet User Summit 2027 — submit your proposal by August 28, 2026....read more

Digital Forensics Round-Up, June 10 2026

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Digital Forensics Round-Up, June 10 2026

10th June 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – SANS’ AI framework for DFIR, psychological risks for analysts, AI-generated CSAM in U.S. courts, Perceptor’s open-source investigation platform, and more....read more

UPCOMING WEBINAR – Meet Cellebrite Genesis: From Digital Overload To Investigative Clarity

10th June 2026

Join Cellebrite live on 17 June to see Genesis in action — agentic AI built to help investigators cut through digital evidence overload and surface leads faster.

BitLocker Decryption Today: YellowKey Explained And Where Passware Steps In

9th June 2026

With YellowKey drawing attention across the forensics community, Passware explains how the WinRE-based BitLocker exploit works, where its limitations lie, and what investigators can do when it fails.

How XRY Pro Helped Recover Critical Evidence From A Non-Responsive Smartphone

9th June 2026

See how XRY Pro helped investigators recover critical evidence from a non-responsive smartphone in a child abuse investigation.

Leica’s Marcus Rowe On Investigating The World’s Largest Crash Test, Plus What To Expect At FEE 2026

8th June 2026

Marcus Rowe from Leica Geosystems joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about 3D laser scanning, Forensics Europe Expo 2026, and the role of LiDAR in modern crime and collision investigation.

Forensic Focus Digest, June 05 2026

5th June 2026

Discover what’s new on Forensic Focus – explore video timing in Amped FIVE, meet STNDRDS AB founder Andreas Antonsen, see what’s new in ADF Pro v6.3, and more.

How Freeland Is Using Detego Technology to Dismantle Wildlife Trafficking Networks

4th June 2026

Freeland is using Detego’s digital forensics platform to help frontline investigators uncover trafficking networks, strengthen cross-border intelligence sharing, and protect endangered wildlife from organised crime.

Video Timing In Amped FIVE

4th June 2026

Video timing can make or break forensic interpretation — Amped Software explains how Amped FIVE helps analysts evaluate timing sources, verify reliability, and preserve authenticity in video evidence.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, June 03 2026

3rd June 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – DFIR well-being study results, agentic AI forensic blind spots, the latest ADF tools, deepfake image analysis workflows, and more.

Andreas Antonsen, Founder, STNDRDS AB

3rd June 2026

Andreas Antonsen, founder of STNDRDS AB, explains why S-EVA is built around source-cited lexicons, offline analysis, and evidence-grade outputs investigators can defend in court.

Burnout, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts – The DFIR Well-Being Study Results Are In

2nd June 2026

Phil Anderson joins Paul Gullon-Scott to unpack the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study, exploring what the findings reveal about AI-generated CSAM, burnout, PTSD symptoms, and the urgent need for better support across the DFIR profession.

Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, June 01 2026

1st June 2026

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

Belkasoft Releases Belkasoft X v2.11, Expanding AI-Powered Investigations And Evidence Extraction Capabilities

1st June 2026

Belkasoft X 2.11 introduces smarter AI-assisted analysis, expanded iOS and cloud acquisition, and deeper artifact extraction to help DFIR teams process more evidence with greater speed and context.

From Seizure To Investigation In Minutes: What’s New In ADF Pro v6.3

28th May 2026

Rich Frawley, Digital Forensic Specialist and law enforcement veteran, explores the game-changing features of ADF Tools – MDI and ADF Pro – Version 6.3.0!

When Familiar Tools Fail, MSAB XRY Pro Gets The Data

28th May 2026

Stop choosing the tool you know — choose MSAB XRY Pro, built to get the data from the devices that matter now.

Digital Forensics Round-Up, May 27 2026

27th May 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – cloud attachment collection, Cellebrite’s Spring 2026 release, free vehicle forensics tools, Telegram forensic artifacts, and more.

Advanced SQLite Queries: Free On-Demand Course From Belkasoft

25th May 2026

Register for Belkasoft’s free on-demand SQLite training course to build practical DFIR database analysis skills, validate tool extractions, and earn 6 CPE credits.