Tag: computer forensic investigations
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Legality of Digital Forensics Critical for Admissible Evidence
Right now there is a big controversy stewing regarding whether or not authorities have the right to seize computers at the borders of the United States. There is a “border search exception” regarding the seizure of physical objects from travelers and some say it should extend to computers. The final decision on the legality and…
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Are You Being Proactive about Cyber Attacks in Your Small Business?
Small business owners have another growing trend to be concerned with in today’s online marketplace. Symantec reported that 30% of cyber attacks targeted small businesses. Not every cyber attack has to do with malicious threats or activities against a specific business or business owner. The fact is that some hackers simply want to cause a…
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GPS and Your Cell Phone Could Prove Your Innocence
Just like that popular TV show says, “You are being watched.” Surveillance equipment is evident on buildings, in stores, on streets and just about everywhere you go and most of it is in no way covert surveillance. Surveillance cameras are a double-edged sword. While some people are unnerved by the constant video of their actions…
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Private Investigators Play Big Role in Detecting Workers Compensation Fraud
As professional investigators, we provide each of our clients with only the best combination of skill sets. Very proudly, we can boast that our investigators are long-time leaders in the areas of digital forensics including both forensic computer analysis and mobile phone forensics. In fact, our lab is one of only a few private, full-service…
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Use of Cell Phone Spyware by Stalkers Growing
Although often marketed under the guise of keeping track of employees’ whereabouts, cell phone tracking software is much more than a GPS. And the software is often misused and takes advantage of the most vulnerable. In fact, stalkers have taken their actions to a whole new, frightening level turning a device that is seen as…
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Your Video May Prove Guilt to You, But Not in Court
Due to the constant flood of easily accessible technology, security cameras seem to be more plentiful than ever before: Many private residences now install security cameras around the exterior of their property. Business owners install cameras in work areas and building entrances. Parents with children often install surveillance equipment to keep tabs on the safety…
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Computer Forensics SOP in High Profile Cases
Since the mid-1980s, computer forensics has been allowed in criminal court as evidence. It continues to be a highly important aspect of investigation. Pertaining to any type of legal evidence discovered on computers, this branch of digital forensics science is one of many ways that helps clients in their pursuit of the truth. Here are…
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Identity Theft vs. Identity Fraud
Because we stay in the know, constantly arming ourselves with ways to assist our clients, is most concerned about how computers can sometimes turn our clients into victims. To explain our point, we wish to share some rather scary information with you: every two seconds, another American becomes the victim of identity fraud. In fact, according…
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on the Case for Large and Small Clients
Since 1960, has proudly served as a professional helpmate to all types of cases. We have worked on numerous cases involving government agencies, municipalities, insurance companies, investors, business owners, bankers and bail bondsmen. More often than not, we can track down the guy guilty of employee embezzlement for thousands of dollars. We can even find…
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Investigative Industry More Than 150 Years Old and Growing
Like every other career in America, private investigation has been positively affected by technology. In fact, technology has helped go global, literally. Our reputation and relationships with law enforcement and other investigative professionals now spans several countries. We are extremely proud of that fact. The more worldly we become, the more possible it is to…