by SJDC | Oct 7, 2025 | Accident, Cell Phone, Crash, Data, Deleted, Forensics, Mobile Device, Phone, Smart Phone, Spyware
iOS is always “doing things,” both because of and regardless of user activity. Most of what happens on a device is logged somewhere in the background. Some of this activity is captured in files and databases that are preserved in a forensic extraction. But a lot of...
by SJDC | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Perils of Delayed Mobile Device Preservation At SJDC, we consistently emphasize the importance of prompt preservation of mobile device data for litigation. While some matters may not demand immediate action, others—such as significant event investigations (e.g.,...
by SJDC | Feb 11, 2025 | Cell Phone, Legal, Mobile Device, Phone, Privacy, Private Investigations, Smart Phone, Spyware, Stalking, Threat Assessment
Disclaimer This guide is not legal advice. While some steps suggested below are best practices for investigative and forensic purposes, they do not replace diligent measures to protect your safety or personal information. The order of these steps requires careful...
by SJDC | Jan 30, 2025 | Accident, Cell Phone, Crash, Data, Deleted, Deleted, Digital, Distracted Driving, Forensics, Incident Response, Mobile Device, Phone, Private Investigations, Smart Phone, Traffic
I started this blog a while ago, but was pushed over the finish line after watching a great webinar yesterday by Chris Vance at Magnet Forensics: ADB – It’s Easy as ABC: Understanding the Power of ADB Commands. If you’re doing Android forensics, it’s worth...
by SJDC | Jan 28, 2025 | Accident, Cell Phone, Crash, Data, Deleted, Deleted, Digital, Distracted Driving, eDiscovery, Forensics, Incident Response, Mobile Device, Phone, Recover, Smart Phone, Traffic
Understanding Pattern-of-Life Data in Mobile Device Forensics In mobile device forensics, “pattern-of-life” data refers to the behaviors and activities of individuals as inferred from their mobile device usage. By analyzing this data, investigators can...
