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Exterro and ADF Solutions Announce Global Strategic Partnership

October 24, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterro Inc., (“Exterro”), the developer of FTK® solutions, the preferred choice of forensic investigations and the leading provider of Legal GRC software specifically designed for in-house legal, privacy, and IT teams at Global 2000 and AmLaw 200 organizations, and ADF Solutions, Inc. (“ADF Solutions”), the creator of rapid mobile evidence acquisition tools that automate the targeted collection of smartphone data for litigation, compliance, and investigation purposes, announced today a strategic technology partnership. With this partnership, Exterro customers will now have access to ADF Solutions’ mobile device collection software, providing Exterro customers with the ability to preview, screenshot, screen record, and collect digital data stored on Apple iOS and Android smartphones in minutes.

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Advance Your Investigations with ADF Solutions' Enhanced Screen Recording and Streamlined Features

September 28, 2023

[Reston, VA] - ADF Solutions, the maker of leading digital forensic software used worldwide for investigating smartphones, computers, and storage devices to quickly collect, identify, and report on digital evidence today announced a new software version designed to further speed digital evidence collection and analysis. 

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Safeguarding Students: Exploring the Role of Digital Forensic Software in Tackling Cyberbullying and Online Harassment

July 26, 2023

Digital forensic software plays a crucial role in the education industry when it comes to investigating incidents of cyberbullying and online harassment.

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4 Key Considerations for Using Screenshots in Digital Forensic Investigations

June 25, 2023

In today's digital age, mobile devices have become a critical source of evidence in criminal investigations. As a result, law enforcement agencies need to have the right tools to extract and analyze digital evidence from these devices quickly and accurately. ADF's Mobile Device Investigator (MDI) software is an essential tool for frontline field investigators who need to capture screenshots and screen recordings of digital evidence on iOS and Android mobile devices.

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ADF Solutions Releases Revolutionary iOS Screen Recording Feature

May 16, 2023

ADF software is deployed in field and lab investigations of smartphones, computers, and storage devices and is used by digital first responders to quickly collect, identify, and report on digital evidence - thereby reducing or eliminating forensic backlogs that many agencies and forensic labs face today.

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Enabling Developer Mode on iOS 16 to Take iOS Forensic Screenshots

March 10, 2023

With each new release by a Mobile OS developer comes changes that affect the way the data is obtained from these devices, with the release of iOS 16 by Apple, there were some major changes.

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ADF Solutions Releases iOS 16 Screenshot Capabilities for Digital First Responders

February 16, 2023

ADF software is deployed in field and lab investigations of smartphones, computers, and storage devices and is used by digital first responders to quickly collect, identify, and report on digital evidence - thereby reducing or eliminating forensic backlogs that many agencies and organizations face today. Organizations have come to rely on ADF’s revolutionary digital investigation approach to solve their forensic backlog problems.

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Announcing New Screenshots and Screen Recording Features with Version 5.6

November 29, 2022

ADF software is deployed in field and lab investigations of smartphones, computers, and devices and is used by digital first responders to quickly collect, identify and report on digital evidence - thereby reducing or eliminating forensic backlogs that many agencies and organizations face today. Organizations have come to rely on ADF’s revolutionary digital investigation approach to solve their forensic backlog problems.

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What is Forensic Triage for Smartphones?

June 10, 2022

When it comes to accessing digital data across devices, mobile phones are easily the most common devices that law enforcement, businesses, and military personnel will deal with. In the past, accessing critical files (e.g., law enforcement cases, business intelligence, etc.) involved physically unlocking and searching through devices. The problem, of course, is that accessing smartphones by physically entering the device can lead to data loss, file access issues, and an incomplete view of the device's digital archive.

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What is On-Scene Digital Forensic Triage?

March 30, 2021

Digital Forensic Triage is the process of finding digital evidence important for investigations.

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Get Android and iOS Evidence Fast!

January 28, 2021

Do you need to acquire digital evidence from an iPhone, Android or tablet device quickly? 

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Digital Forensics Africa Conference and Training: Computer & Mobile

September 16, 2020

ADF Authorized Partner, First Digital & Techno-Law Forensics and the Computer Forensics Institute of Nigeria are hosting the International Digital, Mobile and Computer Forensics Conference & Training Expo as a virtual edition.

The conference, also known as DIGIFOR2020 will be held September 23-25, 2020 and will feature sessions including:

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Using Smartphone Triage to Speed Your Investigations (Updated in 2022)

July 29, 2020

Two of the biggest factors law enforcement officers face today are how they handle a dangerous situation and how quickly they can that situation. When lives are on the line, one of the major obstacles in resolving that situation is a lack of information.

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Quick Kik Messenger Forensics for iOS and Android (UPDATED September 2022)

July 28, 2020

Kik, also known as Kik Messenger, runs on Android, iOS, and Windows operating systems and is a free app used by more than 200 million people worldwide to send and receive messages that can include photos and videos as well as other content. Kik is popular with children as young as 13 as well as young adults. Because of its popularity with children, the Kik app has become a magnet for child exploitation

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Best Mobile Device Investigator Settings for Evidence Collection (UPDATED September 2022)

July 20, 2020

In this short digital forensic How To video, Digital Forensic Specialist, Rich Frawley, walks you through the best settings for Mobile Device Investigator®.  Learn how to choose the best Search Profile Capture selection and how to decipher which captures will get you the information you need for your investigation with our mobile phone forensic software

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Forensic Acquisition: Take Screenshots of Mobile Devices (Updated in 2022)

July 13, 2020

Why take Digital Forensic Screenshots?

Taking a screenshot of a connected iOS or Android mobile device consists in making a copy of what is displayed on the device screen. This method makes it possible to collect digital evidence that would otherwise not be available in a advanced logical acquisition because the data is protected.

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Investigate Financial Transactions in Revolut (Updated in 2022)

June 16, 2020

An increasing number of investigations in the United Kingdom involves financial transactions using Revolut. The company claims the Revolut app is "The UK's fastest growing financial super app" and it is now available in the United States. 

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Learn To Use Digital Forensic Screen Capture on iOS & Android Devices (Updated in 2022)

May 21, 2020

The ADF digital forensic screenshots feature enables frontline investigators to capture screenshots from any connected iOS or Android mobile device. This feature is useful for investigators who need to capture data that may not be included in a backup or to capture how a particular mobile app or screen appears to the user.

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ADF Solutions Releases Screen Capture for Field Investigators

May 18, 2020

ADF’s newest software versions include new field tablet capabilities and smartphone collection features 

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Android & iOS Digital Forensics for the Field: MDI 

April 14, 2020

One year ago today, we launched Mobile Device Investigator (MDI), ADF’s powerful mobile phone forensic software that allows anyone, from seasoned investigators to non-technical team members, to quickly conduct iOS and Android investigations in the field. Using MDI, investigators can acquire evidence fast and return devices to cooperating witnesses on-scene, and triage devices that need to be seized and brought back to the forensic lab. 

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Backing Up and Scanning iOS Devices

February 18, 2020

In this how-to video, we will cover backing up and scanning encrypted iOS devices. This skill is important to know because encrypted iOS backups return more data than unencrypted backups.

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ADF Announces New Digital Forensic Software Versions 5.1.0 and 2.1.0

January 22, 2020

ADF Solutions Releases New Digital Forensic Software to Power Field Investigations

Triage digital evidence with a single license for smartphones, tablets, and computers

ADF Solutions, the leading provider of automated forensic software for investigators and lab examiners, today announced new software versions for Digital Evidence Investigator, Triage-InvestigatorTriage-G2, and Mobile Device Investigator software.

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ADF Solutions Partners with Carahsoft Technology

January 16, 2020

ADF Solutions is proud to announce that we have joined forces with Carahsoft, the leading government IT Solutions provider as an authorized reseller of our products.

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How to Install Digital Evidence Investigator and DEI PRO Offline

September 13, 2019

Digital Evidence Investigator is built for front-line field investigators and lab examiners who need to do digital forensic investigations on Mac, Linux, or Windows. Combined with Mobile Device Investigator, Digital Evidence Investigator PRO gives you all the best computer forensic capabilities along with iOS and Android mobile forensics in a single affordable forensic tool. 

In this short video ADF's Digital Forensic Specialist, Rich Frawley, demonstrates the installation process for DEI and DEI PRO, on an offline computer that does not have Internet access. You can refer to our Technical Specifications for minimum requirements and supported Operating Systems.

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How to Install Digital Evidence Investigator and DEI PRO Online

September 11, 2019

Digital Evidence Investigator is built for front-line field investigators and lab examiners who need to do digital forensic investigations on Mac, Linux, or Windows. Combined with Mobile Device Investigator, Digital Evidence Investigator PRO gives you all the best computer forensic capabilities along with iOS and Android mobile forensics in a single affordable forensic tool. 

In this short video ADF's Digital Forensic Specialist, Rich Frawley, demonstrates the installation process for DEI and DEI PRO, on a computer that has Internet access. You can refer to our Technical Specifications for minimum requirements and supported Operating Systems.

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ADF Releases Digital Forensic Software to Power Field Investigations

August 21, 2019

Investigate on-scene with a single license for smartphones, tablets, and computers 

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Create an iOS Forensic Backup with DEI PRO

August 20, 2019

Digital Evidence Investigator PRO enables front-line field investigators to quickly create an iOS forensic backup of an iOS mobile device on-scene or back in the lab. In this short video, ADF Digital Forensic Training Manager, Rich Frawley, will show you how to easily backup an iOS device with DEI PRO.

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How to Create a Forensic Backup of an iOS Device with MDI

July 23, 2019

Learn how to create a forensic backup of an iOS smartphone or tablet with Mobile Device Investigator™ in this short How To video from ADF's Digital Forensic Specialist, Rich Frawley.

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Digital Forensic Image Recognition and Classification

July 18, 2019

Front line investigators and digital forensic examiners are encountering an ever increasing number of images in almost every investigation they perform. This exponential growth in the volume of images can challenge investigators searching for illicit online activity, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), extremist propaganda, or other types of image content. 

In this short video, ADF digital forensic specialist, Rich Frawley, demonstrates ADF's digital forensic image recognition and classification capabilities. 

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Friends & Forensics at Techno Myrtle Beach

June 5, 2019

Every year, we look forward to the Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference in Myrtle Beach, not only because it features some of the best digital forensic training content, but also because we get so see so many of our law enforcement and investigator friends along with ADF Authorized Partners. 

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Scan iOS Devices with Mobile Device Investigator

May 23, 2019

Learn how to quickly scan iOS devices, smartphones or tablets, in this 2 minute short "How To" video created by Rich Frawley, our Director of Digital Forensic Training. Rich will walk you through how to attach and scan an iOS device with Mobile Device Investigator® (MDI) using an iPhone.

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