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Computer Forensics and Incident Response Awareness in the Commercial Sector

As businesses increase their online presence and dependency on IT, the number of incidents of computer misuse continues to rise. […]

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Spam, Phishing and the Dangers of Leaving a Mail Server Unsecured

Mass-distributed, unsolicited email is a growing problem, with a recent study estimating that ‘spam’ now represents 75% of all email […]

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Project EVE Allows New Zealand Police To Speed Processing Of Computer-Based Evidence

A new technology is changing the way computer-based evidence is identified. Launched in August 2009, Project EVE has enabled the […]

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Computer Forensics And The Rapid Increase In Hard Drive Storage Capacity

The storage size of the average hard drive is increasing rapidly. Five years ago, 100 GBP would have bought a […]

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WiFi Networks And Their Use In Computer Crime

Many of us now use wireless networking as part of our daily routine when it comes to using the Internet; […]

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Password Strength: The Need For Adequate Password Standards In The Workplace

Most computer users are aware of the need for passwords to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access, but few are […]

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Malware And Its Impact On The Investigation Of Computer Crime

When a person is suspected of using a computer in the course of committing an illegal activity, such as downloading […]

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Data Recovery Techniques And The Myths Surrounding Data Wiping Tools

As the use of computer forensics in criminal investigations becomes more commonplace, news reports have made many ordinary computer users […]

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Thumbs.db: How Computer Forensics Can Reveal Traces Of A Deleted Image

In recent years, initiatives such as Operation Ore have stepped up efforts to identify and prosecute those possessing indecent images […]

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