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The Cyber Social Hub App Is Here: iPhone and Android
The Cyber Social Hub app is now live on the App Store and Google Play. Here is what it does, how to sign in with your existing email, and why to turn on notifications.
Hub ArticleWhat's New at Cyber Social Hub: The Redesigned Site and Your Membership Options
Cyber Social Hub has a redesigned site and membership area. Here is what changed, how the free Community membership compares with the Digital Investigators Guild, and how to set up your new account in a few minutes.
Cyber Social Hub Editorial · Oct 28, 2026
Press ReleaseBerla Releases iVe 5.1 With 25 New Acquisition Profiles and 40 New Instructional Resources
Berla's iVe 5.1 adds 25 acquisition profiles across 15 system variants, expanding Probe Acquisition, Chip-off Import and Export+ support, along with 40 new instructional resources for vehicle system forensics.
Oct 28, 2026
Hub ArticlePreview Mode in ADF PRO: Faster On-Scene Decisions for Mobile Device Investigations
On scene, time is the scarcest resource. See how Preview Mode in ADF PRO lets examiners review files on a mobile device while data is still being collected, and when to move on to a full logical acquisition.
Oct 28, 2026
Hub ArticleMaking AI Defensible: What Every Examiner Should Take From the DFRWS Practitioner Report
A new DFRWS practitioner report lays out how to use AI in digital forensics without losing defensibility. Kevin DeLong breaks down where AI helps, where it fails, and the guardrails that keep examiners accountable in court.
Kevin DeLong · Oct 19, 2026
Hub ArticleBefore You Acquire Everything: On-Scene Device Triage with Preview Mode
ADF PRO Preview Mode lets examiners review mobile data while collection is still underway—helping teams make faster on-scene decisions, prioritize relevant devices, and reduce forensic backlogs.
ADF Solutions · Sep 3, 2026
Case StudyHow a UK Police Unit Cut Device Submissions by 76% and Cleared CSAM Backlogs with Digital Triage
A UK regional police force's online investigation team reduced device submissions to its digital forensic unit by 76% in one year by adopting frontline digital triage with ADF Pro. Here is what changed and why it matters for investigators tackling CS
ADF Solutions · Aug 27, 2026
Hub ArticleDeleted Doesn’t Mean Gone: What 2026 Research Reveals About Mobile Anti-Forensics
Mobile anti-forensics can make evidence harder to see without fully removing it. A major 2026 review identifies where residual traces persist—and how examiners can build a more complete, defensible analysis.
Kevin DeLong · Aug 22, 2026
Case StudyNew Jersey State Police Cuts On-Scene Time and Device Seizures with Digital Forensic Triage
See how the New Jersey State Police ICAC Unit used digital forensic triage with ADF Pro to reduce on-scene time, limit unnecessary mobile device seizures, and focus resources on the evidence that matters most.
ADF Solutions · Aug 19, 2026
Case StudyHow the UK Metropolitan Police Triaged 6,000 Devices and Transformed Frontline Digital Forensics
When a single search warrant can produce more than 100 devices, traditional forensic workflows simply cannot keep up. Learn how the UK Metropolitan Police Service triaged over 6,000 devices in two years, achieved a 50% escalation rate, and transforme
ADF Solutions · Aug 6, 2026The Machine Found It. Should You Trust It?
AI can help digital investigators move faster through overwhelming evidence volumes.
Kevin DeLong · May 5, 2026
Hub ArticleHow to Triage from a USB Device: Boot and Live Scan Computers
How to Triage from a USB Device: Boot and Live Scan Computers
ADF Solutions · Feb 10, 2026