New Today, Old Tomorrow? Emerging Technology Forensics

The field of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) is fast-paced and ever-evolving. The view of a single computer for an investigation was quashed long ago, every investigation now involves multiple devices and systems spread over large digital ecosystems. Globally, the average of number of devices per individual has increased, on average, from 2.4 to 3.8 in the period 2018 to 2023. New technology and systems are continually released with the potential to hold artifacts relevant to an investigation. This …

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