From corporate theft to murder, computers often play a role in nefarious activity, requiring specialists with a mix of legal and technical expertise to gather evidence stored digitally. "If it's a ...

With the increased use of mobile devices, e-commerce and a heightened exchange of personal and professional information online, cybercrimes have naturally become more and more of a concern. As a ...

Computer Forensic Analysts use forensic tools and investigative methods to find specific electronic data, including Internet use history, word processing documents, images and other files. The field ...

The primary difference lies in the nature of the devices under investigation. On the one hand, mobile forensics focuses on portable devices like smartphones and tablets, known for their compact sizes ...

Listen to the Computerworld TechCast: Computer Forensics. The television series CSI has given millions of viewers an appreciation of the role and importance of physical evidence in conducting criminal ...

Part art, part science, a computer forensics practice requires more planning and investment than technology vendors would have you believe. When the body of his wife was discovered, Air Force Sgt.