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18th June 2026

AI In Digital Forensics: 10 Best Practices For Investigators

Cellebrite explores how AI is transforming digital forensics by accelerating analysis and connecting evidence, while human expertise and rigorous verification remain essential....

Forensic Audio & Video Transcription – Search Hours Of Recordings In Seconds | BelkaGPT

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Forensic Audio & Video Transcription – Search Hours Of Recordings In Seconds | BelkaGPT

18th June 2026

See how BelkaGPT turns audio, voice messages and video into searchable text, helping investigators find the exact moment a keyword was spoken....read more

Amped Connect UK: The Free Event Every UK Amped User Should Attend

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Amped Connect UK: The Free Event Every UK Amped User Should Attend

18th June 2026

Amped Software’s first free UK event lands in Stafford on 9 September, bringing professionals together for practical insights, expert-led sessions and open discussion on the future of image and video forensics—register now to secure your place....read more

Digital Forensics Round-Up, June 17 2026

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Digital Forensics Round-Up, June 17 2026

17th June 2026

Read the latest DFIR news – CCTV chain of custody, UEFI bootkit detection, Android intrusion log analysis, new LEAPP reporting, macOS Tahoe artifacts, and more....read more

Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026 Report

17th June 202617th June 2026

The Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026: key findings from 179 DFIR professionals and practical steps for individuals and managers.

SQLite Forensics: How To Get More Evidence From Your Investigations

17th June 2026

Learn how SQLite forensics helps recover deleted records, WAL data, and hidden evidence. Explore SQLite databases and investigate artifacts with Belkasoft X.

MSAB Closes Key Evidence Gaps With Q2 2026 Suite Release

16th June 2026

MSAB’s Q2 2026 update delivers faster Android extractions, smarter RAM capture and video review, expanded app decoding, and more efficient evidence processing across XRY, XAMN, XEC Director, and KTE.

Cellebrite Launches The New Age Of Investigations With Genesis, Now Generally Available

16th June 2026

From weeks to minutes: discover how Cellebrite Genesis is using agentic AI to transform digital investigations.

Digital Forensics Jobs Round-Up, June 15 2026

15th June 2026

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

Jason Lesser, Founder, Map and Track

15th June 2026

Location evidence is about more than coordinates — Jason Lesser explains how movement patterns from mobile devices can help investigators build a clearer picture of events.

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

11th June 2026

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)

16th June 202611th 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.

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.

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.

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.