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Forensic methods, counterattacks and crazy AI

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

by Kenny Wolf

Clear Byte decodes the hidden layers of hacking, privacy, and digital systems — delivering academic clarity in byte-sized, actionable insights for tech-curious minds.

Forensic methods, counterattacks and crazy AI

In this issue we talk about forensics methods for extracting a forensic image, AI agents going crazy, and some wins for the good guys. Europol and Interpol both got a huge win in two different operations arresting over 100 people worldwide.

How to Create a Forensic Image of Sealed Device

Want to create a forensic image, but the SSD is sealed shut? Don’t worry, using the method described in this blog post, you can create a forensic image for all sealed devices, such as MacBooks or Surface laptops. No need for soldering skills.

What caught my eye this week

45'000 IP Addresses Offline

Phishing, malware, and ransomware were targeted in a large-scale international police operation.

AI Agents Publish Passwords

​Researchers ask AI agents to create LinkedIn posts. They publish passwords instead.

Operation Lightning

​Europol reports a strike against the malicious proxy service "SocksEscort", which international law enforcement agencies dealt to the criminal masterminds and infrastructure this Wednesday.

Tip of the Week

Looking for a place all about Digital Forensics and Incident Response?

Then check out aboutdifr.com, a site which contains high level content and resources to forensics.
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Clear Byte decodes the hidden layers of hacking, forensics, and digital systems—delivering academic clarity in byte-sized, actionable insights for tech-curious minds.

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