by SJDC | Oct 7, 2025 | Accident, Cell Phone, Crash, Data, Deleted, Forensics, Mobile Device, Phone, Smart Phone, Spyware
This post focuses on collecting volatile data from iPhones. Android devices also produce volatile logs worth preserving, but the collection approach is different, which I discuss in a separate post. iOS is always “doing things,” both because of and regardless of user...
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 28, 2025 | Accident, Cell Phone, Crash, Data, Distracted Driving, Forensics, Mobile Device, Phone, Private Investigations, Smart Phone
The Short Version… The recommendation_v9.sqlite database in iOS is a new (to me at least) source of detailed application foreground and background activity, with records spanning several months. This data can be highly valuable in analyzing device interactions...
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...
