Free Digital Forensics Tools & Guides
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free tool | backup 2fs
Backup 2FS. A free tool to recover and normalize files from iOS backups.
Backup 2FS is a free Windows tool that helps you recover and normalize files from iOS backups.
free tool | varint calculator
VarInt Calculator. A free tool for calculating and decoding VarInts.
A free utility designed to help forensic analysts interpret and work with variable-length integers (VarInts), commonly found in app databases, protobufs, and messaging data.
digital forensics free guides & e-books
Free guides & e-books
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Forensic Guide to GPT Partitioning
This free guide provides a practical walkthrough of GPT-partitioned disks, covering the Protective MBR, GPT Header, and Partition Entry Array. It’s designed to help forensic professionals understand disk structures, recover data, and validate evidence.
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How to decrypt Locked Apple Notes on iOS 16.x. A step-by-step Workflow.
This free guide provides a practical walkthrough for forensic analysts dealing with encrypted Apple Notes in iOS 16.x. It focuses on identifying and decrypting locked notes stored in the NoteStore.sqlite database extracted from iOS backups.
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Latest news and articles
Dive into our curated articles, case studies, and guides designed to empower forensic professionals with the latest techniques and industry developments.
Decoding Varints: A Critical Skill in SQLite Forensics
Varints are the backbone of SQLite’s efficient data storage, encoding values in a compact format that digital forensic investigators must decode to uncover critical evidence. This blog dives into the decoding process, real-world examples, and tools like the Varint Calculator to simplify forensic analysis.
New Free Tool Release: Backup2FS – Normalize iOS Backups for Easier Analysis
Discover Backup2FS, a free tool from Elusive Data that simplifies iOS backup analysis by normalizing backups into an easy-to-navigate file system.
Navigating the GPT Partition Entry Array for Forensic Analysis. Part 3.
Gain a deeper understanding of the GPT Partition Entry Array and its significance in digital forensic analysis. This guide explores key techniques and insights to enhance your forensic investigations.
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