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featured article from the archive: Q3 2024

Attorneys: Is Your Cell Phone Report Missing Data?

By Lars Daniel EnCE, CCO, CCPA, CTNS, CTA, CIPTS, CWA, Envista Forensics

As an attorney in today's digital age, you are probably no stranger to cases involving electronic evidence. But are you familiar with the critical difference between Cellebrite UFED and UFDR files? If not, buckle up – this knowledge could be the game-changer in your next digital forensics case.

Cellebrite is a globally recognized leader in the field of digital forensics, particularly known for its expertise in mobile device forensics. When it comes to investigating digital evidence on cell phones, Cellebrite offers a suite of advanced tools and solutions that enable forensic experts to extract, decode, and analyze data from a wide range of mobile devices.

This capability is crucial in modern legal investigations, where mobile devices often hold key evidence. Cellebrite’s flagship tool, the Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED), is designed to perform comprehensive data extraction from mobile devices. UFED can access and retrieve data from various smartphones, tablets, and feature phones, regardless of the operating system. This includes iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, and more. Read More.