Welcome to the MSAB blog

Here you’ll find news, stories from the real world, inspiration and guidance on how to use mobile forensics successfully.

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28 September, 2026

Green meets Blue: A brief RCS forensic excursion

WHAT RCS is? (Rich Communication Services) What can it do? WHO uses…

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4 June, 2026

Your Cable Is Stealing Your Lunch Break (and Possibly the Rest of Your Day)

In a digital forensics lab, we agonise over CPU choice, write blocker…

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28 April, 2026

Mobile Forensics in 2026: The Comprehensive Guide to Extraction, Analysis, and Trends

In modern criminal investigations, the “smoking gun” is rarely a physical object….

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27 April, 2026

Digital Forensics in 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Processes, Tools, and Trends

In the span of a single generation, the “smoking gun” has evolved…

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5 December, 2025

Unlocking the Power of RegEx in XAMN Pro ^\w+([.-]?\w+)*@\w+([.-]?\w+)*(\.\w{2,3})+$

RegEx in XAMN Pro for investigators! If you are anything like me,…

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7 November, 2025

The journey of brute forcing: From GPU dominance to CPU workhorses and back

  Author: Magnus Johansson – Professional Services at MSAB When a mobile…

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24 October, 2025

SQLite Secrets: iOS Location Data

A Blog by Eric Arnoux –  Mobile Forensic Specialist at MSAB In…

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6 October, 2025

Behind the Data: The Important Role of Chipsets in XRY & XRY Pro

Why chipsets matter in digital investigations When it comes to digital investigations,…

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1 October, 2025

Digital forensics – from a helpful tool to a vital necessity 

    Digital evidence is no longer a luxury in modern prosecution…