Lars Daniel

What is the best way to save text messages for court? A digital forensics expert says move to a new phone, then power the old one off and leave it off.

Fake text messages are showing up in workplace investigations, and real messages could be denied as deepfakes. In this video: why the receipts that used to settle misconduct cases stopped settling anything, and what proof looks like now.Employment…

Can a screenshot still prove workplace harassment? A digital forensics expert on why cases that never needed forensics now depend on the device behind the message.

Text message screenshots are unreliable as legal evidence. Easily faked even before generative AI. A screenshot is merely a picture of pixels, lacking the verifiable data found in a smartphone's internal database, which holds critical forensic…

A digital forensics expert on why screenshots of text messages prove almost nothing, what carrier records and backups miss and when only the smartphone can answer.

Google moved Location History to users' phones in 2024, ending the geofence pipeline. The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a case from before the cutover.

The FBI recovered deleted Signal messages from an iPhone in a recent federal case. Signal's encryption was not broken. Here is what actually happened, and why the data was still on the phone.In a federal terrorism case in Texas, the FBI pulled…

A digital forensics expert breaks down how the FBI recovered deleted Signal messages from an iPhone in a federal terrorism case, why Signal's encryption was not the weak link, and the one notification setting that closes the gap.

Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends Report found that 97% of investigators now identify smartphones as their primary source of digital evidence. The report surveyed 1,200 practitioners in 63 countries. Two years ago that figure was 73%. If you’re an…

With 97% of investigations now involving cell phones, attorneys and businesses who aren't prepared to handle mobile device evidence risk falling behind.

Samsung's AI camera alters photos before they're saved, and witnesses are authenticating those images under oath without knowing.

A standard preservation letter isn't enough for mobile devices. Telling someone to "preserve your phone" without specific technical instructions is like telling them to preserve a sandcastle while the tide is coming in.

Arkansas’ new work zone cameras can now spot drivers using phones in construction zones, alerting highway police to stop and ticket distracted drivers.

These text messages don't show up on phone bills anymore. And if you're handling a trucking accident case, that's a problem...Old school text messages (SMS, MMS) created records in phone bills and Call Detail Records. But RCS (Rich Communication…

This guide outlines best practices for preserving Android devices after a collision to protect forensic data. Due to frequent software updates and manufacturer variations, steps may vary. Consult a cell phone forensic expert for up-to-date guidance.…

This guide outlines best practices for preserving iPhone (iOS) devices after a collision to protect forensic data. Due to frequent software updates, steps may vary. Consult a cell phone forensic expert for up-to-date guidance. If any step cannot be…

Trucking attorneys—The wrong cell phone forensic data extraction can lead to devastating consequences. Here's how a trucking litigation case can go nuclear verdict.

Trucking Attorneys—the wrong cell phone extraction can ruin your case. Most don't realize their expert's method could risk spoliation and negative outcomes.

When millions are on the line in trucking litigation, accepting the "CliffsNotes" version of a cell phone forensics report could be a nuclear mistake.