Digital evidence recovery is a critical aspect of modern forensics and cybersecurity. Here are some of the latest tools and techniques used to retrieve and analyze digital data:

General Forensics Tools

• Magnet Axiom: A comprehensive tool for analyzing various types of digital data, including mobile devices, computers, and cloud services. It is highly praised for its versatility and ability to handle complex cases. "Axiom has really taken the number 1 spot for my analysis tool."

• Cellebrite UFED/Premium: Widely used for mobile forensics, Cellebrite UFED is known for its extensive device support and robust data extraction capabilities. "Most Police Departments use Cellebrite."

• FTK (Forensic Toolkit): A powerful tool for disk imaging, data carving, and analysis. It is particularly useful for handling large datasets and complex investigations. "FTK puts all the photos on a big grid that you can scroll through."

• X-Ways Forensics: Highly regarded for its data carving capabilities and detailed analysis features. "X-Ways is pretty good for carving."

Mobile Forensics

• Magnet GrayKey: Used to unlock and extract data from iOS devices, including iPhones. "We use Magnet Graykey for iOS devices."

• Oxygen Forensics: A comprehensive tool for mobile data extraction and analysis, supporting both iOS and Android devices. "We're also considering Oxygen Forensics."

• Sumuri Paladin: A Linux-based forensic suite that includes various tools for data recovery and analysis. "Sumuri Paladin is a great free tool."

Data Recovery

• Recuva: A free tool that can recover deleted files from various storage devices. "You can try a free tool like Recuva."

• Photorec: An open-source tool that can recover lost files, including photos and videos, from hard drives, memory cards, and other storage media. "You can get software like photorec to get started."

• GetData Forensic Explorer: Useful for recovering data from damaged or corrupted storage devices. "GetData Forensic Explorer is a versatile tool."

Specialized Tools

• KAPE (Kollection Artifact Parser and Executor): A tool for collecting and parsing artifacts from Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. "KAPE is great for triage and collecting artifacts."

• DFIR-IRIS: An open-source case management system that helps organize and manage digital forensic investigations. "I've heard good things about DFIR-IRIS."

• Monolith: A comprehensive case management system that supports global teams. "Monolith is an excellent product."

Techniques

• File System Extractions (FFS): Used to retrieve all files from a device, including deleted ones. "A FFS extraction will get you all files from the phone file system."

• Data Carving: A technique to retrieve specific types of data from unallocated disk space. "X-Ways is pretty good for carving."

• Metadata Analysis: Using file metadata to reconstruct deleted files. "Photo recovery tools use that metadata to find the location on disk that the deleted file was at."

Subreddits for Further Questions

• r/computerforensics

• r/digitalforensics

• r/forensics

• r/cybersecurity