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(updated May 15, 2012)

  • Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker Updated - Elcomsoft has updated EPPB to include iCloud functionality. The tool now has the ability to retrieve iPhone user data from the iCloud without any lengthy attack or physical access to the device. The data is directly downloaded to the analyst’s computer.
  • “An Evaluation of Windows-Based Computer Forensics Application Software Running on Macintosh” by Dr. Gregory H Carlton - a white paper initially distributed by the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law discussing the value of the Apple Macintosh running the Windows operating system.
  • Congratulations to SANS for selecting Sarah Edwards as their new lead writer for their next Macintosh Forensics class. Sarah will be a spectacular addition to the SANS team and we look forward to seeing her new class material. Good luck to you Sarah!
  • MacResponse LE released - MacResponse LE is designed to provide law enforcement with critical capabilities needed to reliably collect and analyze data from live computer systems running various versions of Mac OS X. MacResponse LE™ was developed by AIS, Inc. through a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Electronic Crime grant and is available for free. For additional information, software, user documentation and release notes, please visit www.macresponseforensics.com
  • iOS Forensic Toolkit v1.14 available - Elcomsoft’s iOS Forensic is available from Elcomsoft. This release has the latest support for physical and logical imaging of iOS devices.
  • Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 released - Oxygen Forensic Suite 2012 has been released adding new capabilities for iOS device acquisition and analysis. A full list of features is available here.

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Past News

  • MacLockPick 3 released - Subrosasoft Inc. has announced the availability of MacLockPick 3. MackLockPick 3 continues to be cross-platform supporting OS X, Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • “How to Use iOS 5 Devices in Litigation” - a well written article in the Law Technology News discusses how iOS devices are creating new avenues for counsel to prepare and present “digital paperwork”.
  • BlackBag Technologies announces new east coast offices - BlackBag Technologies has announced the opening of a new, state of the art, training and digital forensics facility in Herndon, VA. BlackBag Technologies is expanding their reach to law enforcement and private sector customers with their new training facilities and online classroom capabilities.
  • BlackLight 2012 R1 released - BlackBag Technologies has released BlackLight 2012 R1 with significant new features. The new release has added Metadata File Filtering, L01 image support, Enhanced Evidentiary Data Export, Custom Hash Set Creation and Multiple Hash Set Data Processing, as well as Positive and Negative Hash Value File Filtering.
  • Raptor 2.5 from Forward Discovery released - Forward Discovery has released the latest version of Raptor, their Linux boot CD. Notable with this release is compatibility with the latest Macbook Pro and Macbook Air models for imaging.
  • “Online Storage Thoughts” by John Mallery - John Mallery of Mallery Technical Training and Consulting has posted a blog article that shows the network usage when online storage is in use with OS X or a Windows based PC.

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