The investigation of a computer system believed to be compromised by cybercrime. Also called "digital forensics," it is used to examine a computer that may harbor incriminating data in non-cybercrime ...

The recent battle between St. Paul’s Pioneer Press and the Minneapolis Star Tribune is a prime example of how important computer forensics have become in civil litigation. In March 2007, shortly after ...

Eddie Siu, EnCE, is director of digital forensics and data analysis for eClaris, and e-discovery consulting firm. He can be reached at esiu@eclaris.com or at (213) 261-8725. All businesses, large or ...

Listen to the Computerworld TechCast: Computer Forensics. The television series CSI has given millions of viewers an appreciation of the role and importance of physical evidence in conducting criminal ...