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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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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 device…

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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…

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12 August, 2025

More Than 100 Cable Types: A Look Back at Forensics Then and Now

When I began working in digital forensics, almost twenty years ago, there…

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22 July, 2025

Putting Victims First: A Conversation with Child Rescue Coalition

In the fight against online child exploitation, few organizations have had the…

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16 July, 2025

Zero-Day vs N-Day Exploits: The Real Story Behind GPU Password Cracking

What’s the difference between a zero-day and an N-day exploit, and why…

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30 June, 2025

Rethinking BFU support – A Lesson from the Show Floor

Techno East 2025, Wilmington – Where I Realized Everyone Misunderstands BFU support…

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28 April, 2025

The Curious Case of the Encoded SMS: A Forensic Puzzle in 7-Bit PDU

Did you solve our Friday Challenge we posted on LinkedIn? Digital forensics…