Burgess Computer Forensics

Burgess Computer Forensics Burgess Computer Forensics - since 1985 - providing forensic analysis on all manner of digital devic

10/21/2026

An AirTag or GPS tracker is discovered in a client’s vehicle. What can it actually prove?

In a stalking case, finding a tracking device is only the beginning. Serial numbers, account associations, and records obtained through appropriate legal process may help investigators establish a connection between a device and a person.

For attorneys, preserving the tracker and related digital evidence is essential. A forensic examination can help distinguish investigative leads from evidence that supports attribution.

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10/15/2026

When messages automatically delete, does that mean the evidence is gone?

Not necessarily. Depending on the circumstances, relevant data may still exist in device databases, backups, or on the recipient’s device. The available evidence depends on the devices, applications, and preservation history involved.

For attorneys and litigation teams, recognizing potential sources of digital evidence early can help prevent valuable information from being lost or overwritten.

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10/15/2026

“Those emails are fake!” How can attorneys evaluate that claim?

A screenshot may show what an email looks like, but it often leaves out important technical details. Examining original email files and full headers can provide information about timestamps, routing, and other characteristics relevant to authentication.

These details must be evaluated in context and corroborated with other evidence. No single technical indicator necessarily establishes who sent an email or proves that its contents are authentic.

For attorneys preparing for litigation, understanding the difference between appearance and technical evidence can be critical.

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10/15/2026

Can deleted Signal messages be recovered? There’s no universal answer.

Recovery depends on several factors, including the device, app version, encryption, and how the messages were deleted. An examiner may also consider whether relevant information exists in available backups or on the other participant’s device.

For attorneys, the important takeaway is not to assume recovery is either guaranteed or impossible before evaluating the specific circumstances.

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09/16/2026

One of the most common misconceptions in digital forensics is that pressing “delete” automatically destroys the underlying data.

Whether deleted information can be recovered depends on several factors—including the device, operating system, storage technology, and whether new data has overwritten the relevant information.

For attorneys handling cases involving potentially deleted evidence, understanding this distinction can be important.

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09/16/2026

Attorneys should pay attention to how an expert communicates under pressure, explains technical findings, handles challenging questions, and demonstrates the work behind their conclusions.

An expert who relies heavily on jargon, becomes defensive, has little deposition or courtroom experience, or can’t clearly show how they reached an opinion may face challenges when their testimony is tested.

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09/16/2026

AI is becoming part of everyday life, but attorneys should consider what happens when clients use these tools to discuss confidential case information, legal strategy, witness details, or evidence.

Understanding how digital information is created, stored, and potentially preserved can become important when technology intersects with litigation.

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08/27/2026

“Those are fake emails!”

A screenshot or printed email may not tell you the whole story. 📨

When authenticity is challenged, forensic examination can look at the original electronic evidence, metadata, and other corroborating sources.

08/27/2026

Set to auto-delete ≠ automatically gone.

Messages may still exist on another device, backup, linked account, or with the recipient. 📱

Preserve first. Assume nothing.

08/24/2026

They deleted the messages before they died? Those messages may not be gone.

One of the biggest misconceptions about digital evidence is that deleted automatically means destroyed.

Depending on the device, operating system, application, backups, and subsequent use of the device, there may be recoverable artifacts or related evidence elsewhere.

That doesn’t mean every deleted message can be recovered. A responsible forensic examiner should never promise that without examining the evidence first.

For attorneys, the takeaway is important: don’t assume deletion ends the investigation.

Preserve the device and other potentially relevant sources, then determine what evidence may still exist.

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