Digital Forensics

Interesting article in Tuesday’s NYTimes on digital forensics — especially as it applies to scientists who doctor their images and data ... , is a founder of a subdiscipline within computer science: digital forensics. Most days, he spends ... the scrutiny of digital forensics. Need it be added that digital forensics consists in drawing design [more...]

Date: 2007-10-05 01:11:01
Blog: Uncommon Descent - The ...

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Forensic psychology- still my favorite

Forensic psychology- still my favorite Posted by Manju in Education During college psychology was my favorite subject ... is there to support those ideas. One can go for a forensic psychology degree online if one is really interested ... movement in human body done voluntarily or involuntarily had its own meaning. But today forensic [more...]

Date: 2008-01-06 07:06:31
Blog: Manchester2003-uk.com ...

Nuclear Forensics Team to the Rescue [2]

Nuclear Forensics Team to the Rescue posted 5 days ago under terrorism by jane If a nuclear bomb were to go off in a U.S ... Angeles Times had an article about nuclear forensics and government teams who are working on detection ... ) on forensics and policy approaches should be out next month. Jay C. Davis, a retired weapons scientist [more...]

Date: 2008-01-08 02:52:10
Blog: ArmsControlWonk...

US laws restrict computer forensics to gumshoes

US laws restrict computer forensics to gumshoes Filed under: General — site admin @ 5:15 am By John Leyden www.channelregister.co ... or matrimonial investigations. The bill covers computers forensic evidence presented in court ... . Commonly, specialist agencies handle IT-related work such as counter-surveillance and forensic [more...]

Date: 2008-01-08 13:15:36
Blog: Private Investigator Ne...

Purdue to Sponsor Mobile Forensics Conference

Purdue University's Cyber Forensics Lab and Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) ... worldwide who specialize in digital device investigation to Chicago. To take place May 8-10, 2008, the conference welcomes federal, state, and local forensic specialists; corporate and private forensic [more...]

Date: 2008-01-08 22:21:17
Blog: Forensic Magazine®...

Improving Forensic Science

I've gotten a bit of a crash course over the past few months in the state of forensic science ... interrogations and sequential suspect line-ups. More recently, we've turned to problems with forensic ... of DNA exoneration cases. Previously, I knew little about forensic science--I don't even watch CSI [more...]

Date: 2007-12-19 23:12:26
Blog: PrawfsBlawg...

Photoshop CS3 for Forensics Professionals

Photoshop CS3 for Forensics Professionals: ... , detectives, and patrol officers to forensic photographers, fingerprint examiners, video analysts ... instruction available to address the unique issues of image processing in an everyday forensic [more...]

Date: 2007-10-15 16:55:24
Blog: PhotoshopNews: Photosho...

More on Forensics

More on Forensics Here’s a letter to the editor from the current issue of reason, responding to my story on Mississippi’s Dr ... problem facing forensic science today, namely, a gradual but continuing deterioration in ethics ... I was taught was that my allegiance was to the evidence—not to an arrest, not to a prosecution [more...]

Date: 2008-01-07 03:11:12
Blog: The Agitator ...

Private Eyes Again

In May 2006 I wrote Avoid Incident Response and Forensics Work in These States after reading a great article by Mark Rasch about states requiring ... independent PI and computer forensic examiner based in Sullivans Island, S.C. says. Maybe so, but history ... some digital forensics consultants to have private investigator licenses. One of my colleagues [more...]

Date: 2008-01-04 02:44:06
Blog: TaoSecurity...

Legal Firms Benefit From Computer Forensic Expertise

As computers become the weapon of choice for many criminals, legal firms are very often finding themselves having to add a new member to the team ... and an investigator’s touch to cases that involve electronic evidence. When a computer forensic ... . When a computer forensic expert lends his or her expertise to a firm’s cases, a whole new way [more...]

Date: 2008-01-05 04:14:46
Blog: Computer Forensics Blog...

New Automated Forensic Method Speeds Up Victim Identification

071127105531 Radiologists in Japan have just discovered a new automated dental radiograph matching system that improves and speeds up forensic identification. Up until now, forensic identification has been a slow and often inaccurate process ... have taken the old school way. The researchers think they'll start using this method by next year [more...]

Date: 2007-11-28 08:28:04
Blog: TOKYOMANGO...

New Fields Offer Lucrative Careers

New Fields Offer Lucrative Careers Ever heard of steganography? How about genetic counseling? Maybe forensic nursing rings a bell? ... . Forensics Do you have a great memory and an attention to detail that surprises others ... and the location on the body,” he says. To become a forensic nurse, you’ll need an associate degree [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 19:27:11
Blog: Entertainment...

FBI's feeble forensics

"Hundreds of defendants sitting in prisons nationwide have been convicted with the help of an FBI forensic tool that was discarded more than two ... and '60 Minutes' has found." The bureau has now agreed to release the files involved (John Solomon, "FBI's Forensic Test Full of Holes", Washington Post, Nov. 18; more Post coverage; Obbie, Nov. 18 [more...]

Date: 2007-11-20 14:40:17
Blog: Overlawyered...

US Laws Under Scrutiny

More states are moving toward laws that limit computer forensics work to those with Private Investigator licenses, ... agencies handle IT-related work such as counter-surveillance and forensic examination. Data recovery ... investigations. The bill covers computers forensic evidence presented in court. Computer evidence [more...]

Date: 2008-01-09 23:33:19
Blog: Investigation News - PI...

Methamphetamine Use

Methamphetamine Use: Clinical and Forensic Aspects Summary: A man is accused of attempted murder of a former crystal meth addict ... various expert witnesses - perhaps neurologists, psychologists, pathologists - each ... , Methaphetamine Use: Clinical and Forensic Aspects examines MA use and abuse from clinical, forensic [more...]

Date: 2008-01-04 06:37:34
Blog: usmle...

It's the testimony, stupid

It's the testimony, stupid Although bullet lead analysis, now discontinued as scientifically invalid, was a fairly rare technique, its story reveals important lessons about forensic science. Forensic scientists and reformers ... produce valid testimony. It's time to start thinking more about what forensic experts actually say [more...]

Date: 2007-12-06 03:01:16
Blog: National Law Journal ...

Methodology Matters In Computer Forensics

As the computer age continues to grow into its own, the world is facing changes at what seems like the speed of light ... than just search a hard drive, computer forensics experts set up their work to locate and preserve ... usage history. Evidence preservation – Rather than simply restore files, computer forensics experts [more...]

Date: 2008-01-03 18:14:42
Blog: Computer Forensics Blog...

States to tighten definition of "computer forensics expert"

Historically, the definition of what constitutes a "computer forensics expert" has been a loose one ... be met in order for such an investigator to testify in court. South Carolina is one state considering such changes; a bill is up for consideration there that would only allow computer forensic [more...]

Date: 2008-01-08 06:58:36
Blog: WinBeta.org Beta News a...

Computer Forensics Faces Private Eye Competition

The Internet is boundless and cybercrime scenes stretch from personal desktops across the fiber networks that circle the globe. Digital forensic investigators like Harold Phipps, vice president of industry relations ... of digital evidence and wrongdoers. (more…) Technorati Tags: Computer Forensics, cybercrime [more...]

Date: 2008-01-04 12:28:06
Blog: The Network Security. O...

Enlist Computer Forensics Pros Before Something Goes Wrong

Waiting until someone manages to hack into a corporate computer system to take action is simply too late ... , but they should not be the only copies available. Computer forensics experts are often willing ... the company, calling on computer forensics pros makes a great deal of sense. While it’s true computer [more...]

Date: 2008-01-02 00:42:28
Blog: Computer Forensics Blog...

LATEST: Dr. Charles Randal Smith: A Disaster Waiting to Happen;

"THE EVENTS SET OUT IN THE OVERVIEW REPORTS ARE THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF THE HISTORY OF FORENSIC PATHOLOGY IN CANADA"; DR. MICHAEL POLLANEN; An earlier posting featured evidence from an independent forensic pathologist ... " -an extremely basic concept of forensic pathology. (See previous posting: A Glimmer [more...]

Date: 2008-01-05 19:32:57
Blog: the charles smith blog...

3D wine glass

3D wine glass by pixel_monkey Yesterday 10:10 PM 42 276 History, Conservation, and Repair (1 Viewing) ... ? by coraki 01-01-2008 04:12 PM Go to last post 111 859 Forensic and Technical Imaging Legal, medical, scientific, and forensic imaging techniques. Forensic Photoshop blog [more...]

Date: 2008-01-02 22:53:41
Blog: RetouchPRO...

Crippen in the Clear?

For ninety-seven years, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen has been known as one of England's notorious murders ... s forensic science program, partnering with clinical and forensic toxicologist John Harris Trestrail ... University's Forensic Science Program claims Crippen may be innocent after all: Back in 1910 [more...]

Date: 2007-10-17 22:58:11
Blog: Confessions of an Idios...

Ground broken for new forensic lab

The dream of having a fully functional and complete crime lab locally is about to become a reality. A groundbreaking for the Forensic Science Lab was held on the Guam Community College campus ... . "The forensic lab will help ensure we have highly-trained crime lab professionals who want to serve [more...]

Date: 2007-12-11 09:52:21
Blog: KUAM.com - On-Air. Onli...

The Itzhak Perlman of Forensic Analysis

Over at Reason, Radley Balko has written a piece about Mississippi dentist Dr. Michael West, who bills himself as a forensic odontologist or bite mark analyst. He has testified ... , one forensic odontologist tested his colleagues with a sample crime scene bite mark during a conference [more...]

Date: 2007-08-03 00:07:10
Blog: Windypundit ...

Faulty forensic test put innocents in jail over decades

A faulty forensic analysis has put hundreds of innocent people in jail over decades, ... ahead, what do you reckon are the chances of flawed computer forensics resulting in a hapless ... of Sciences, however, has invalidated this claim in 2004, pointing out that FBI experts who claimed [more...]

Date: 2007-11-20 05:54:33
Blog: | IT News Digest | Tec...

Forensic Jobs Are High-Pay, Little Education Needed

I just ran across this article on Yahoo ... of expensive education to get your toe in the door. One of them was that of Forensic Science Technician. I’ ... and the education required, including the expected salary rate: Forensic Science Technician You’ve [more...]

Date: 2007-12-31 00:36:15
Blog: CSI Fanatic ...

Forensic Testing and the Single Experimenter

In a post a few weeks ago, I pointed out that Mississippi dentist Dr ... forensic odontology to bizarre, megalomaniacal depths. West claims to have invented a system ... has problems with validity and robustness. Forensic analysis starts with simple observable (or measurable [more...]

Date: 2007-08-17 00:13:46
Blog: Windypundit ...

Windows Forensics-The Field Guide For Corporate Computer Investigations

An arcane pursuit a decade ago, forensic science today is a household term ... , this book prepares you to combat computer crime in the Windows world. Here are the tools to help ... espionage, and expose computer criminals. Computer forensics applies the same scientific principles [more...]

Date: 2007-12-12 14:44:12
Blog: Free ebooks download - ...

Dr. Hayne's Credentials

Dr. Hayne's Credentials Remember that Jackson TV news report, where Dr ... , the American Academy of Forensic Examiners, doesn’t seem to exist. Some forensic experts interviewed for this article say it is an alternate name for the American College of Forensic Examiners, which [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 02:02:10
Blog: The Agitator ...

Thinking About Forensic Testing

In a post a few weeks ago, I pointed out that Mississippi dentist Dr ... forensic odontology to bizarre, megalomaniacal depths. West claims to have invented a system ... has problems with validity and robustness. Forensic analysis starts with simple observable [more...]

Date: 2007-08-16 23:42:27
Blog: Windypundit ...

Photography Competition - Jan. 2008

Photography Competition -... by ScubaMargie Today 01:33 AM ... Yesterday 04:12 PM Go to last post 111 859 Forensic and Technical Imaging Legal, medical, scientific, and forensic imaging techniques. Forensic Photoshop blog by Xaran 12-17-2007 [more...]

Date: 2008-01-02 04:27:41
Blog: RetouchPRO...

Toll Free Number Launched to Combat Cyber Crime!

Cyber Crime is all over the internet space, India ranks 3rd in Phishing. To fight against Cyber Crime Agape India, a computer and mobile forensic specialist has decided ... National Institute of e-Forensic (NIEF), Mumbai which will give a specialized forensic training to people [more...]

Date: 2007-12-13 11:13:05
Blog: WATBlog.com - The Refre...

[Slashdot] Stories for 2008-01-06

============================== ======================================== Thinking about open source and Linux but not sure where to begin? ... Soon Be Required for Computer Forensics * General Motors Embraces Open Source for New Community Site ... Be Required for Computer Forensics             | |   from the geeks-licensed-to-buy-cool-surveillance-gear [more...]

Date: 2008-01-06 08:14:24
Blog: Kaizenlog...

Fireman, forensic scientist and all that

Everyone of us have an ambition. When we were young, we would have wanted to be a fireman, policeman, teacher, stewardess, ... any surprise i was clueless back then. But, when i had to give an answer, i wrote forensic scientist ... is that i am not into the whole being a scientist anymore. I just don't see myself working in a laboratory everyday [more...]

Date: 2008-01-04 17:01:11
Blog: childish & chubby...

Musharraf Asked Scotland Yard For Help

From the Holmesians at the Associated Press: Musharraf dissatisfied with Bhutto probe By SADAQAT JAN, Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD, ... was emerging about the attack. “We needed more experience, maybe more forensic and technical ... a detailed forensic examination. But he dismissed any suggestion there was a plan to conceal evidence. “I’ [more...]

Date: 2008-01-03 18:24:39
Blog: Sweetness & Light...

Dr. SCOTT H. FREILE, Ed.D, D.Herb., LPC, CA M.A. Pastoral Counseling HGST 1988 D.Herb. Medical Herbology 1977 MSI Ed ... . College Apothecary and Pharmaceutical Sciences * Dip. American Board of Forensic Examiners ... * Fellow American Association of Integrative Medicine * Fellow American College of Forensic Medicine [more...]

Date: 2008-01-03 23:43:21
Blog: School of Integrative M...

IADT Chicago

Since I’ve been doing my MBA, I’ve been keeping a look out at how different educational institutions use the Internet not only to market their ... and offers courses ranging from Fashion Design to Computer Forensics. Interesting combination I thought. I’ve always been curious about computer forensics, especially how you formalise something [more...]

Date: 2008-01-03 11:22:13
Blog: A bit of this and a bit...

Computer Forensics vs. Gov. + PI’s

Computer Forensics vs. Gov. + PI’s Thursday, January 3, 2008 The rift between law makers and flattening tech widens to preserve minor pathetic industries: Under pending legislation in South Carolina, digital forensic evidence gathered for use [more...]

Date: 2008-01-03 18:38:22
Blog: Shlok Vaidya’s Thinking...

Why is Low Copy Number DNA testing controversial?

              DNA profiling There has been a recent case in Northern Ireland whereby an Omagh bombing suspect was cleared of all murder charges as the integrity of the forensic test which made ... as a few cells of skin or sweat left in a fingerprint. The Forensic Science Service (FSS) in the UK say [more...]

Date: 2007-12-30 08:33:30
Blog: Genetics and Health ...

Justice Is Expensive

I agree heartily with everything said here. Perhaps this comes from my visceral hatred of any show with the letters C, S, or I in it, ... of the forensic system from the prosecutors, but I agree with this reaction: And indeed, access to competent, neutral forensic scientists is a fundamental must for many criminal defendants [more...]

Date: 2008-01-02 18:14:05
Blog: Sinners in the Hands o...

Home prices fall: Can it really be all bad?

Filed under: Banks, Debt, HomeEconomists and financial analysts watch the housing market carefully for clues about how the American economy as a ... in the marketplace. Happy house hunting! Forensic accountant Tracy L. Coenen, CPA, MBA, CFE performs fraud examinations and financial investigations through her company, Sequence Inc. Forensic Accounting [more...]

Date: 2007-12-26 15:30:00
Blog: WalletPop...

Forensics degree now so easy!!

In today’s technological world with highest technology available forensics science has firmed its leg in the field ... . So, distance learning or better known as the online forensics degree are preferred. During [more...]

Date: 2008-01-06 07:06:22
Blog: Abc-Locations.com - Web...

Chem Lab: First Confirmed Death from a New Designer Drug

In 2005, a 27-year-old Japanese man expired after drinking a mysterious liquid. Until this year, the exact cause of death was unresolved ... the illicit substance had never been studied in depth, the forensic scientists had to do a lot of work ... will appear in an upcoming issue of Forensic Science International, but it is already available [more...]

Date: 2007-12-30 20:14:17
Blog: Wired Science - Wired B...

Eye on DNA Headlines for 17 December 2007

Illumina, provider of SNP genotyping BeadChips to companies like 23andMe and deCODEme, is in the spotlight at the San Diego Business Journal ... (FAQ) about DNA in forensic investigations. I found this Q&A particularly interesting: Q How do forensic scientists determine if there is DNA evidence and how do they examine it in the lab [more...]

Date: 2007-12-17 20:52:40
Blog: Eye on DNA — How will i...

Hayne Feedback

Hayne Feedback Below, a sampling of some letters and messages I've received on the Hayne story ... you for doing this. ~ I worked as a Forensic Scientist at the Mississippi Crime Laboratory for four ... of just how overworked and undercompensated the true forensic experts are and were might make an interesting [more...]

Date: 2007-10-13 02:48:02
Blog: The Agitator ...

Beauty queen’s belongings not tainted says Puerto Rican police

Last week, Miss Puerto Rico- Ingrid Marie Rivera- alleged that she broke out in hives and her body swelled after her clothes and makeup were tainted ... forensics examiners concluded that there were no traces of pepper spray on her clothing or makeup. Though a spokeswoman of the island's Forensic Science Institute admitted that the outcome may’ve [more...]

Date: 2007-12-03 19:58:04
Blog: The Latin Americanist...

January 2008 - Technical Rollup Mail - Security

News Effective Security http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8014764 From Stephen Lamb. Effective security is all about risk. Measure it ... it out. A Guide to Basic Computer Forensics http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7938706 While ... focuses on computer forensic techniques that are readily [more...]

Date: 2008-01-02 14:17:00
Blog: TechNet Blogs - Microso...

Diana experts’ clashing dates

A pair of top forensic experts due to testify at the inquest into the death of Britain’s Princess Diana next week were double-booked. Professors Alana Jamieson and John Oliver were scheduled to give forensic evidence at the fatal ... into the marine scientist’s death has now been rescheduled for January 28. The inquest into Diana’ [more...]

Date: 2008-01-04 14:14:57
Blog: Princess Diana News...

Army & Air Force Reservists Called Onto Duty with Foreknowledge

"The National Museum of Health and Medicine has unveiled an exhibit highlighting efforts used by its parent organization, ... of an Air Force photographer--U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Louis Briscese, of the Forensic Photography Office ... , of the Forensic Photography Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner (AFIP.)" The title should read [more...]

Date: 2008-01-06 21:30:59
Blog: StevenWarRan...

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