Computer Forensics: An Important Tool for Uncovering Fraud |
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Monday, 30 April 2012 |
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Posting by Alex Helfand, EnCE
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In a world so dependent on technology, it is becoming more important than ever for computers to be investigated as part of accounting fraud cases. It may be obvious to assume that when looking at a hard drive, an investigator will be able to see the files saved on the computer. However, there is much more value to performing a computer forensic investigation than the aforementioned.
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The Evolution of Digital Forensics in Litigation Support |
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Monday, 27 February 2012 |
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Posting by John Merchant, CPA, CFE
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Computer forensics used to be synonymous with digital forensics, which has been defined as pertaining to the legal evidence found in computers and digital storage media. However, with multiple digital data types and technologies available, the umbrella term for the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices (including computers and digital storage media) is known as digital forensic science.
In an article recently pulished in the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)'s Tech Potpourri white paper, I evaluate the changing landscape of digital forensics. Read more about the implications of mobile technology, social media, and cloud computuing on today's digital forensic methods, and the opportunities that have emerged for litigation support as a result.
The Evolution of Digital Forensics in Litigation Support
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Electronic Discovery – Is it Worth the Cost? |
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 |
Posting by Joshua Smith, CPA, CFE
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Electronic Discovery (e-discovery) has become a common method of obtaining information for a wide variety of legal investigations. However, the potential costs of e-discovery are causing many litigants to waive the option of this technology for their cases.
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Major Cases Helped by Digital Forensics: The Casey Anthony Trial |
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Monday, 20 June 2011 |
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One of the most publicized cases in a long time, the Casey Anthony trial has involved a variety of expert witnesses. Last week the prosecution called for the testimony of a computer forensic expert who had examined a hard drive related to the case.
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Can You Hear Me Now? Searching Cell Phones for Forensic Evidence |
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Friday, 20 May 2011 |
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Digital forensics investigations are not limited to computers and removable media. Mobile phone forensics is an important part of the digital forensics landscape; mobile phone usage is quickly growing and these devices are increasingly being used in a variety of crimes.
What evidence can be found on a mobile device?
Not only can mobile phones create logs of all calls and texts, but now
smartphones are increasingly storing both personal and work emails for
users. Furthermore, phones can also store user text and picture
messages, sometimes through the use of removable media cards.
Additionally, most phones now come with pre-installed GPS software.
Last month, iPhone users were enraged when they discovered that Apple
has been recording all GPS locations for users . There are endless
possibilities that GPS locations with timeframes could have in providing
convicting evidence for major criminal investigations.
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