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Digital Forensics

Digital Forensics is a branch of cybersecurity that involves the collection, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence to investigate and prevent digital crimes. Digital Forensics encompasses the examination of various digital devices and networks to uncover evidence of cyberattacks, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The process involves the use of specialised tools and techniques to recover, analyse, and present digital evidence in a legally admissible manner.

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Enough with the Optics: It is Time for Cyber Accountability, Not Publicity Stunts

from Dinesh Dino | July 4, 2025 | Data Management, Digital Forensics, Security Operations

Summary Following the recent Qantas data breach, which once again exposes our national cybersecurity vulnerabilities, we are met with press releases and performative outrage from prominent government officials. The breach reveals a fundamental issue that no amount of media statements or vague reassurances can hide. Despite the hype surrounding the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018 and the revamped Privacy Act 1988, one might think Australia has established a strong, proactive, and preventative cybersecurity stance. Sadly, that belief is deeply mistaken. What is on Paper Does not Secure Systems. The latest updates to the SOCI Act (as of April 2025) and the Privacy Act (as of June ...

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Deep Dive Articles

Postmortem: Australian Retailer, The Iconic Incident Review

In 2024, a sophisticated credential stuffing attack targeted The Iconic, a leading Australian online fashion retailer. This breach compromised customer accounts, raising ...

The Real Corporate Penetration Testing Process: How Companies Get Hacked Before The Hackers Do! 🚀

By Sanket Sharma | April 17, 2025 | Crisis Management | Data Management | Digital Forensics

Hey guys, I’m sn0x — a cybersecurity researcher, bug hunter, and security enthusiast. I hold multiple certifications, including CNSP, EWPTXv2, CEH v11–12, GRC, RHCSA, and ...

AI is No Longer an Option – It’s Essential According to the AFP

Introduction The Australian Federal Police (AFP) shared at the Microsoft AI Tour 2024, how artificial intelligence (AI) is remoulding crime prevention, particularly in ...

HijackLoader Expands Techniques to Improve Defense Evasion

By Liviu Arsene | February 8, 2024 | Digital Forensics | Threat Intelligence

CrowdStrike researchers have identified a HijackLoader (aka IDAT Loader) sample that employs sophisticated evasion techniques to enhance the complexity of the threat. Think ...

How to protect against double-extortion ransomware attacks

By Michael Bovalino | May 26, 2023 | Digital Forensics | Security Operations

Of all the cybersecurity challenges facing organisations today, one of the most pervasive is ransomware attacks.

A Scam Which Preys on Vulnerable People (and Works!)

By The Production Team | July 6, 2021 | Digital Forensics | Security Awareness

This phishing campaign is a prime example of how heartless cybercriminals prey on vulnerable people. Our experts have been made aware of a new email extortion scheme ...

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In The News

Excite Cyber Deepens Its Digital Forensics And Cybersecurity Alliance With The Australian Federal Police In The Fight Against Crime, Terrorism And Exploitation

July 8, 2025 | Digital Forensics | GENERAL | Government & Policy

Excite Cyber is now leveraging its leading digital forensics and cyber security expertise to support national and community causes. The company works alongside law ...

Sophos IR and MDR Cases Highlight Attackers Are Exfiltrating Data in Just Three Days

April 3, 2025 | Data Management | Digital Forensics | Reports & Predictions | Threat Intelligence

Sophos today released the 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which details attacker behavior and techniques from over 400 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident ...

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