From Cryptic Apps to Clickable Maps: Making Sense of Digital Evidence

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We're back! After a short break we are back to discuss the growing crossover between real-world events and digital evidence in court cases, highlighting how device data can make or break timelines in high-stakes investigations.

This episode covers:

• Ian Whiffin’s latest forensic work, including iOS power log timestamps, Apple Health data reliability, iPhone battery temperature readings, and IR Doppler functionality – with examples of how these artifacts were used in a recent homicide trial to validate timelines and environmental conditions.
• Kevin Pagano’s App Store Package Search tool, which translates obscure bundle IDs into recognizable app information for easier analysis.
• Concerns over the growing reliance on AI in digital forensics, emphasizing the need for human expertise and proper validation in every step of the process.
• A demonstration of LUMYX, a mapping tool that converts extracted location data into customizable visual timelines for courtroom presentations.
• Updates on LAVA (LEAPPS Artifact Viewer App) and guidance on writing LAVA-compliant artifacts to improve reporting workflows.

Notes:

Ian's FOUR Newest Blogs
https://www.doubleblak.com/blogPost.php?k=powerlog
https://www.doubleblak.com/blogPost.php?k=healthaccuracy
https://www.doubleblak.com/blogPost.php?k=temperature
https://www.doubleblak.com/blogPost.php?k=doppler

Ian Whiffin Testimony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kahgl-mIUFE
Kevin Pagano Stark4n6 app store package search
https://www.stark4n6.com/2025/07/introducing-asp-app-store-package-search.html
https://github.com/stark4n6
Elcomsoft Article- AI driven Password Recovery Myth or Reality?
https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2025/07/ai-driven-password-recovery-myth-or-reality/
Beyond the Badge AI's role in Modern Investigations
https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/beyond-the-badge-ais-role-in-modern-investigations/
LUMYX
https://lumyx.com/
LEAPPs
leapps.org
How to make LAVA Compliant LEAPP Artifacts
https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7356497708628520962/
UFADE
https://cp-df.com/en/blog/ufade_touch.html

פרקים

1. Podcast Introduction and Catch-Up (00:00:00)

2. Ian Whiffin's New Digital Forensics Blogs (00:06:57)

3. App Store Package Search Tool (00:24:25)

4. AI in Digital Forensics Discussion (00:28:44)

5. LUMYX Mapping Tool Demonstration (00:48:46)

6. LEAPPS and LAVA Updates (01:07:31)

7. Meme of the Week and Closing (01:12:13)