In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Asheville, North Carolina and other impacted regions were flooded with water, while fake generative AI images of destruction and human suffering flooded social media. These doctored or faked visuals can complicate disaster response efforts, create false narratives and, above all, harm public trust in
Using a mixture of character types in your passwords and regularly changing passwords are officially no longer best password management practices. This is according to new guidelines published by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, which develops and issues guidelines to help organizations safeguard their information systems.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released updated password guidelines that signal a shift in how businesses and individuals should secure their online accounts. The new recommendations focus on usability, length, and modern threat mitigation, aiming to strike a balance between strong security and user-friendly practices. The new guidelines
Fabricating a video is easier today than it has ever been. Advanced editing and software tools are widely available, and they can run on computer systems in a price range many can afford. The democratization of generative AI technology further complicates modern video authentication by forensic experts, as a convincing
The recent seizure of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' digital devices by the FBI represents a significant moment in the ongoing federal investigation into his campaign fundraising practices. When law enforcement seizes digital devices like smartphones, tablets and computers, it typically indicates that investigators believe these devices hold
The indictment against Eric Adams was unsealed on September 26, 2024, revealing charges of bribery and campaign finance violations. This unsealing made public details about Adams' actions, including his decision to change his phone passcode from 4 digits to 6 digits on November 5, 2023, the day before the
WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular messaging apps. It employs robust security to protect its users' communications, known as end-to-end encryption. This ensures that messages remain private and secure from the moment they leave the sender's smartphone and reach the intended recipient. At
Smartphones have become the most common form of digital evidence in modern criminal investigations, and are likely to play a pivotal role as key pieces of evidence in the high-profile investigation surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. As an expert in digital forensics, I'll walk you through the
In an age when privacy concerns are at the forefront of technological discussions, many smartphone users believe that turning off their location services ensures their movements remain private. However, a lesser-known form of location tracking known as cell site location information continues to log your whereabouts, regardless of your smartphone&