Andrew Obuchowski talks about a deeper understanding of digital forensics.

Understanding Digital Forensics

Join Sumuri's Jason Roslewicz and Sam Deckoff as they talk to Chris Collins from the Lake Jackson Texas Police Department about the future of Electronically Stored Information and the cloud. 

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017 - Cloud Research

In episode five of our Case Studies season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Justin Schorr, Principal Collision Reconstruction Engineer, and Tim Primrose, Mobile Forensic Analyst, at DJS Associates, Inc. to discuss utilizing digital evidence in real-world cases. In the digital age, forensic technology has broad applications for investigations. From cell phone, social media account, and car infotainment system data to three-dimensional modeling for crime scene reconstruction, technology is becoming a staple in forensics. Listen along as Dr. Schorr and Tim describe what kinds of digital evidence is applicable to investigations, the limitations and court considerations for forensic technology, and case examples on how mobile forensics and reconstruction simulations were effectively used to further investigations. This episode is funded by the National Institute of Justice’s Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (Award No. 15PNIJ-21-GK-02192-MUMU).  Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Just Forensics In The Digital Age

Welcome to *AI with Shaily*! 🎙️ Hosted by Shailendra Kumar, a seasoned expert in artificial intelligence, this podcast dives deep into the latest AI breakthroughs and their real-world impacts. Today’s episode focuses on a fascinating topic: vault apps on smartphones. 📱🔒

Shailendra explains how our smartphones are like treasure chests filled with personal data—photos, messages, bank info—and how vault apps create secret compartments inside these devices. These apps encrypt and hide files, messages, and even other apps, often for privacy reasons but sometimes for more concerning purposes like espionage or unauthorized surveillance. 🕵️‍♂️🔐

Detecting these vault apps is notoriously difficult because they disguise themselves as ordinary apps, making traditional detection methods ineffective. Law enforcement agencies have struggled to identify them using existing databases since vault apps act like digital chameleons. 🦎❌

Here’s the exciting part: researchers from Edith Cowan University and the University of Southern Queensland have developed a machine learning approach that doesn’t rely on prior knowledge of vault apps. Instead, it analyzes behavioral and system patterns to detect these hidden apps with up to 98% accuracy! 🤖🐕‍🦺 This breakthrough acts like a digital bloodhound, sniffing out vault apps no matter how cleverly they’re concealed.

This innovation is a game-changer for digital forensics, especially considering there are over 5 billion smartphone users worldwide. It means law enforcement can uncover hidden illegal activities quickly and less invasively, enhancing digital security without guesswork or broad searches. 🌍🚓

Shailendra reflects on how this breakthrough reminds him of the early 2000s when AI first decoded human handwriting—a moment showing AI’s power to reveal the invisible. ✍️🤯

For privacy-conscious listeners, Shailendra offers a bonus tip: always monitor app permissions and watch for unusual battery or data usage as a first defense against suspicious apps before AI tools are even needed. 🔍📊

He closes with a thought-provoking question about balancing privacy rights with security needs as AI becomes more adept at uncovering hidden data. He also shares a quote from Tim Berners-Lee: “The Web does not just connect machines, it connects people,” emphasizing AI’s role in connecting and protecting us while also challenging our values. 🌐❤️⚖️

Shailendra invites listeners to follow him on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for more AI insights and encourages sharing thoughts in the comments. He signs off reminding everyone to stay curious and safe in the evolving AI era. 🚀✨

In summary, this episode highlights the cleverness of vault apps, the challenges in detecting them, and a cutting-edge AI solution that promises to revolutionize digital security and forensics—all shared by Shailendra Kumar, your trusted AI guide! 🎧🤖🔐

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Andy Obuchowski is a tenured professional in the world of cybercrime investigations and forensics. Visit andrewobuchowski.net to learn more about his career.

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Just Science is a podcast for justice professionals and anyone interested in learning more about forensic science, innovative technology, current research, and actionable strategies to improve the criminal justice system.  This podcast deals with a range of issues, including human trafficking, firearms, policing, leadership in the crime lab, new technologies, sexual assault response, and broader challenges for science and public security. We cover various types of topics across RTI's Justice Practice Area. 

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