By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction The July Bellingcat Challenges were titled "The Forgotten Files" and were set by researcher Peter Barth, whose investigation into the murder of a Texas oil baron is helpful in one of the challenges below (you can watch a video covering the investigation here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZcWblhJc_k). Peters challenges are really about … Continue reading Bellingcat Challenge – July 2025 (The Forgotten Files)
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Bellingcat Challenge – May 2025 (Back in Time)
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction A little delayed, but my write-ups from last month’s Bellingcat challenges are here. Last month, the theme was “Back in Time”, and the challenges focussed on the history of Bellingcat itself. Let’s dive in. Fresh Faced I used a quick Google images search, which did not turn up much that … Continue reading Bellingcat Challenge – May 2025 (Back in Time)
Bellingcat Challenge – March 2025
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction At the start of March, Bellingcat decided that based on the success of the challenges put together at the end of last year, that they would make challenges more regularly. The plan is that each month, on the first Monday of the month the first challenge will be released, followed … Continue reading Bellingcat Challenge – March 2025
Generative AI and eDiscovery – Adoption in the Courts – Part 2
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction In part one of this series, I discussed a section within Practice Direction 57AD which could potentially be used to allow for the use of Generative AI for the conduct of disclosure, assuming that the relevant workflow can be demonstrated to be reliable, efficient and cost-effective. I also discussed each … Continue reading Generative AI and eDiscovery – Adoption in the Courts – Part 2
eDiscovery Risks – Sending Documents for Disclosure via Email
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction All eDiscovery project managers have been there – a last minute request comes in over email for additional documents to be included in production, with the additional documents attached. Unfortunately, this does not seem to be a particularly uncommon occurrence. Sending documents which are expected to be disclosed to an … Continue reading eDiscovery Risks – Sending Documents for Disclosure via Email
Legal Data Intelligence – Initial Thoughts
By Tristan Jenkinson Introduction Since it debuted at the CLOC Global Institute earlier this month, there has been a lot of talk about the new Legal Data Intelligence framework, and rightly so. The new framework has been envisaged as a new approach to provide “a vocabulary, framework, and best practices to manage legal data”. You … Continue reading Legal Data Intelligence – Initial Thoughts
COPA v Wright – The Judgment of Justice Mellor
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction As mentioned in my last article, regardless of the astonishing statement made in court by Justice Mellor, we have been awaiting the full written judgment. The judgment came out today, a detailed document over 230 pages… and an appendix running to a further 150 pages. Having said at the end … Continue reading COPA v Wright – The Judgment of Justice Mellor
Hexordia CTF – Week 4
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction Back to some Android analysis, with just two challenges to complete in the final week. Let’s dive in. TEaM U prep The first obvious question on this challenge is… why the odd capital letters? Well, they spell out TEMU, the China based online store which has repeatedly found itself in … Continue reading Hexordia CTF – Week 4
Hexordia CTF – Week 3
By: Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction With apologies, apparently WordPress did not want to publish this properly the first time around, so having to put it up again. Sorry to anyone on the mailing list who received this twice, or if you have been having issues accessing the content. Hopefully it works this time! So, week … Continue reading Hexordia CTF – Week 3
Hexordia CTF – Week 1
By Dr Tristan Jenkinson Introduction I have long extolled the virtues of CTF (Capture the Flag) type events for forensic practitioners. I personally find that they are a great way to keep your skills sharp. Not just the obvious forensic skills, but research and testing, learning new tools or using features of tools that you … Continue reading Hexordia CTF – Week 1
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