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Bryan Kohberger flexed like ‘American Psycho’ and spent Christmas night reading about serial killers
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Cellebrite Experts Appear on Law & Crime’s Crime Fix
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Bryan Kohberger ‘prepared’ for quadruple Idaho murders, expert was set to testify: ‘He didn’t just Google these cases’
Before the DNA, before the arrest, before his name was ever made public, Bryan Kohberger was already preparing to kill. Two digital forensics experts tell Andrea Cavallier what they discovered by digging through his phoneRead the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
New video from night of Idaho college murders released
Authorities have released surveillance video of Bryan Kohberger’s vehicle looping around the home on King Road just prior to the killings where four college students were murdered.Watch the Story:Watch the Story: -
Bryan Kohberger turned off phone WiFi 2 days before murders: Forensics expert | Banfield
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Neuquén Police added cutting-edge software for digital forensics in serious cases
The Neuquén Police have implemented a system with a 90% effectiveness rate for unlocking cell phones and analyzing digital devices in complex crime cases. This will be key in homicide and drug investigations.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Digital Forensic Evidence provided by Cellebrite leads the investigation into the attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay
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Scanning technology is coming to detect child porn. Here’s what it means
Smartphones, social media and secret chat apps helped fuel an unimaginable internet flood of sexually explicit images of children, with more than 60 million such photos, videos and files reported circulating online last year.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
House of Lords AI summit at London Tech Week warns of ‘skills cliff edge’ threatening UK’s competitive future
A summit held at the House of Lords during London Tech Week has sounded the alarm over a looming “skills cliff edge” in the UK workforce, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the economy and redefine job roles across industries.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Phone unlocking firm Cellebrite to acquire mobile testing startup Corellium for $170M
Cellebrite, a company that makes forensic equipment for unlocking smartphones, said it is acquiring mobile testing startup Corellium for $170 million in cash, with $20 million converted to equity at closing.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Trump Pardoned Him. Now He’s Selling His Cyber Business For $200 Million
When trying to find a vulnerability in Apple iPhones or Android devices, many cybersecurity researchers now use a tool from Florida-based startup Corellium.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UK Government Aims to Redefine Policing with National AI Lab Model
The Home Office’s National Policing Capabilities Unit (NPCU), in collaboration with the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE), has completed a discovery project exploring how an in-house national AI lab could transform the future of policing in the UK.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Britain’s building a £1bn ‘army of hackers’ – but they have already been outpaced by Russia
“The keyboard has become a weapon of war,” Defence Secretary John Healey announced at MoD Corsham, the UK’s military cyber HQ, on Wednesday.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Cellebrite Enterprise Solutions: Navigating the Most Widely Used Apps and Messaging Sources in Investigations
In today’s digital age, communication happens across a multitude of platforms, and it’s essential for investigators to understand and navigate the most widely used apps and messaging sources.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UK Border Security Taskforce launched
A new, specialist taskforce has been launched to significantly enhance the UK’s border security by strengthening police efforts to tackle organised immigration crime gangs operating within the country and facilitating people smuggling across the Channel.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Tech leaders descend on House of Lords to discuss role of AI
Leaders join debate chaired by Centropy PR’s Steven George-Hilley regarding transformative role that AI will play in the UK jobs marketRead the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
New taskforce supports UK border security in fight against people smuggling
A key objective of the government’s position on illegal immigration is combating criminal behaviour facilitating human trafficking into the country.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Discussing Key Insights from Cellebrite’s 2025 DFIR Industry Survey
Forensic Focus podcast host Si Biles sits down with Cellebrite’s Heather Barnhart and Paul Lorentz to speak about key insights from the 2025 Industry Trends Survey.Watch the PodcastWatch the Podcast -
AI And eDiscovery: A New Era In Legal Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future technology but an integral force driving change across multiple industries, including the legal sector.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Cellphone expert, crash reconstructionist questioned in Karen Read trial
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Ofcom cracks down on harmful online content with new regulations to protect children
Ofcom has released the final version of its landmark online safety regulations, heralding what it calls “transformational new protections” for children navigating the digital world.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Empowering investigations: AI’s impact on law enforcement: Enhancing efficiency and solving complex crimes
Law enforcement agencies worldwide are under immense pressure to solve complex cases with fewer resources, as rising demands and staffing shortages create mounting challenges. Amid this strain, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a groundbreaking ally in investigations – an invaluable force multiplier that allows agencies to work smarter, not harder.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Bangkok Post Covers Royal Thai Police Cellebrite Training Graduation
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UK commits £3.25bn to public services and AI in spring statement to drive growth and productivity
John Lucey, VP EMEA North for digital intelligence firm Cellebrite, said AI can help the public sector save time and money by automating repetitive tasks like reporting and analysis. However, he cautioned that any public safety applications must involve human oversight and governance.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UK Law Enforcement Urged to Take Aggressive Action Against AI-driven Crime
Law enforcement in the UK must take a more proactive approach to tackling AI-driven crime as threats continue to escalate, a new report from the Alan Turing Institute has warned.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Combating The Rise Of AI-Generated Child Exploitation Material With Heather Barnhart
Cellebrite’s Heather Barnhart discusses the rise of AI-generated material on the Forensic Focus Podcast.Watch the PodcastWatch the Podcast -
Police chiefs gather in London for cyber crime summit
Leading Police and Crime and Crime Commissioners gathered in London for a special summit to discuss the challenges posed by AI, cyber-crime and digital policing.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
“We extracted information from terrorists’ devices”: Cellebrite is much more than just unlocking a locked iPhone
As the world advances technologically, more information is stored on our smartphones. On the one hand, every consumer wants their privacy, but on the other hand, their phone can assist security agencies in sensitive investigations.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
The technology that locates the digital evidence that terrorist and criminal organizations try to hide – Cellebright breaks the crypto barrier
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Shifting Perspectives in the Drug War: Identifying Patterns with AI
A new perspective emerging in the war on drugs leverages the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital investigative solutions to combat drug trafficking at its core.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UCO will use computer forensic software to recover the Attorney General’s messages
The Central Operations Unit is already working on recovering the missing messages of Álvaro García Ortiz . In the document sent to the Supreme Court judge Ángel Hurtado that gave rise to the order in which the instructor asks for help from Google and WhatsApp , the Civil Guard states that it has systems to carry out “a process of recovering deleted messages through the use of forensic computer software ” that requires, however, express judicial authorization.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
A Brighter Future in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse Material
Not only does the REPORT Act improve the reporting process, which is one of the biggest hurdles in investigating CSAM; it also pushes for modernization and enhancement of police investigative capabilities. With the act’s implementation, transformative shifts will take place.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
The murder case against Jason Chen; found guilty of first-degree murder of Jasmine Pace
The Chattanooga Police Department obtained a search warrant for Chen’s phone and grey Toyota Camry, which was towed back to Hamilton County as evidence. A forensic download was done on Chen’s phone using Cellebrite, allowing investigators to see everything on the device from texts to images.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Tech leaders gather to discuss AI Opportunities Action Plan
Speaking at the event, John Lucey, VP EMEA North for Cellebrite, commented, “We’ve seen the importance of AI and digital policy this week with the launch of the AI Opportunities Actions Plan poised to position the UK as a global AI leader. Data will play a central role in Britain’s AI future, requiring comprehensive data management systems and data privacy protocols to ensure that AI is trained on trustworthy data and that data inputs don’t breach privacy laws.”Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Crime and Code: The Benefits and Challenges ofUsing AI in Law Enforcement Investigations
Today, law enforcement agencies are seeing an increase in artificial intelligence (AI)-related crime. With 90% of cases today involving at least one digital element, and the average personal device containing hundreds of thousands of messages, images and videos, many law enforcement teams are now leaning into the same kind of tech to quickly analyze high volumes of data, identify patterns in evidence and accelerate investigations.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
This is how ‘Cellebrite’ works, the program used by the UCO to recover deleted messages from the attorney general’s phone
The Supreme Court judge has asked the Central Operations Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard to recover deleted messages from the Attorney General’s phone during key days. To do this, a computer tool of Israeli origin known as ‘Cellebrite’ will be used , a technology with forensic validity that allows the extraction of all data from electronic devices, even if they have been deleted.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination: Here are the breadcrumbs left behind by a killer
Some devices can be unlocked quickly using technology like Cellebrite, which plugs into a phone and “allows everything in that phone to be downloaded in a fantastic, readable, usable product,” Duffey said.Read the Full StoryRead the Full Story -
What happens when law enforcement wants to break into someone’s smartphone?
Cellebrite CMO David Gee speaks with NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer about Cellebrite technology and accessing data on smartphones in the wake of the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump.Listen to Full InterviewListen to Full Interview -
Cellebrite Appoints Board Chair, Lead Independent Director
Data management and intelligence company Cellebrite DI Ltd. announced to investors Monday that it had appointed a new interim chairman and new lead independent director to its board.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Ethical AI in law enforcement: Navigating the balance between innovation and responsibility
In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement, technology has consistently played a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of police forces worldwide. From the groundbreaking use of fingerprints in the early 20th century to the advent of DNA analysis, each technological milestone has brought both opportunities and challenges. Today, we stand at the frontier of a new era: the age of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Smartphone Forensics And Fake Texts—How Are Courts Responding?
Screenshots of smartphone text messages have become a common feature in courtrooms, but their reliability is increasingly under scrutiny.Read the Full StoryRead the Full Story -
Burnet PD using forensic software in investigations
Burnet PD and the Marble Falls Police recently purchased Cellebrite, a program that can help extract important data from phones.Read the Full StoryRead the Full Story -
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On-demand webinar: Harnessing AI in law enforcement: Transforming digital investigations for smarter policing
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Revolutionizing Mobile Data Collection: Streamline Investigations With Cellebrite Inseyets
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This is how operators can know the calls from a cell phone if they receive a court order, as in the case of the Attorney General
Spain is still awaiting the case of Álvaro García Ortiz, the Attorney General of the State , and the deletion of messages from his mobile phones following the leak to the media of the tax file against Alberto Gómez Amador, partner of Isabel Día Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Defense purchases artificial intelligence for the battlefield
Defense has initiated the process to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) systems into the decision-making process “in the technical environment and in the operation of the Terran Army.”Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Danish police use new super weapon
Danish police have used a special weapon to gain access to the phones of young Swedish gang criminals.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Rio Police Buy Cellebrite, the Terror of Criminals’ Cellphones and Computers
The Civil Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro acquired this week the Cellebrite Inseyets software, the most modern technology solution for unlocking and extracting data from cellular devices and computers today.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Report: FBI hacked into Trump assassin’s phone using Israeli Cellebrite software
FBI agents used Israeli software from Cellebrite to hack into the smartphone of Donald Trump’s assassin , the Washington Post reports. Cellebrite’s technology allows for rapid hacking into phones locked with passwords.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Is it real or not? Navigating new AI threats and safeguarding digital identities
As AI technology evolves, law enforcement faces new challenges in distinguishing real from AI-generated content; this complexity is reshaping investigative methods and legal frameworks.Watch the PodcastWatch the Podcast -
Investigative Artificial Intelligence: Technological Innovation in Deciphering
Artificial intelligence, which is redefining almost every field of activity, is changing the world of investigations and solving crimes from end to end.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
UNIVERSAE promotes cybersecurity and academic innovation in Costa Rica
San José, Dec 5 (elmundo.cr) – The facilities of the UNIVERSAE International University (UIU), recently inaugurated in Costa Rica, have become, in recent days, a technological innovation laboratory through which to promote cybersecurity training in the region.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Forbes Innovation Cybersecurity What The Alex Murdaugh Murders Teach Us About Phone Security
The trial of Alex Murdaugh for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul shocked the nation. It was a case filled with lies, betrayal and, ultimately, justice. But buried within the courtroom drama was a digital mystery that took months to unravel: Paul Murdaugh’s iPhone.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
The six-digit code that led police to a murder victim’s shallow grave
After 10 months, and eight failed attempts to access murder victim Yanfei Bao’s phone, the stakes were high. There were 1 million combinations for the iPhone 14’s six-digit pin, but only two chances left to crack the code.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Practical AI: Real-world applications and limitations in law enforcement
Law enforcement is leveraging AI to solve complex cases, yet success depends on blending cutting-edge technology with human judgment.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio denies communications with DC cop at obstruction trial
WASHINGTON (CN) — Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio took the stand Thursday to testify on behalf of a former D.C. police officer facing charges of obstructing a police investigation in 2020 and tipping Tarrio off about his looming arrest.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: -
Death of “Tota” Santillán: Justice has reached a conclusion
Almost three months after Daniel ‘Tota’ Santillán was found dead in his home in Castelar, the evidence collected by the courts so far leads to a conclusive hypothesis about his death.Read the Full Story:Read the Full Story: