Digital Forensics
After extraction, provenance helps investigators understand where evidence came from, how it was interpreted and whether a finding can be defended.
July 31, 2026
News & Articles
Welcome to the Elusive Data Blog. Your go-to resource for practical insights in digital forensics. Discover in-depth tutorials, tool reviews, workflows, and expert tips designed for professionals in law enforcement, cybersecurity, and digital investigations. Learn more about topics like SQLite recovery, mobile forensics, and evidence analysis, all tailored to real-world forensic needs.
Digital Forensics
Modern app investigations often involve SQLite, RealmDB, LevelDB and IndexedDB. Understanding these stores helps investigators validate unsupported app evidence.
July 28, 2026
Digital Forensics
Many investigators start by looking for a SQLite forensic tool, but the real challenge is broader. This guide explains source-backed app-data work, provenance, validation and
July 22, 2026
News
Elusive Data announces Firefly, a forensic workspace for modern app data evidence, launching August 31 with recovery, validation and reporting workflows.
July 20, 2026
News
James Eichbaum on the idea behind Elusive Data Firefly, why provenance matters after extraction, and why honesty is a forensic feature.
July 20, 2026
Digital Forensics
A practical guide to SQLite forensic validation: when a normal SQLite viewer is enough, when deeper review is needed, and how investigators can check WAL
May 12, 2026
SQLite
SQLite forensics explained in simple terms. Learn how SQLite databases store data, where evidence is hidden, and why it matters in digital investigations.
April 2, 2026
SQLite
Protobuf varints are not SQLite varints. Learn how to parse Protocol Buffer data from Apple Notes and mobile forensic artifacts, decode LEB128 varints step by
March 25, 2026
Digital Forensics
A practical guide to choosing a SQLite forensics course, including WAL and SHM analysis, deleted records, labs, validation and forensic reporting.
March 9, 2026
Training
Making digital forensics training more accessible Elusive Data was founded in early 2024 with a clear purpose: to make advanced digital forensics training more accessible,
February 7, 2026