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
free guide
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.
free guide
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.
Just Released: SQLite Data Structures Micro-Course On Demand
New course out now: Gain control over app data like never before. Learn to uncover, validate, and defend hidden evidence — no waiting, no travel.
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.
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