Digital Investigations

Digital Forensics and Computer Detailing

Investigation Hotline’s certified private investigators utilize the latest computer forensic techniques and tools to examine computer systems, mobile devices, and electronic storage media, recovering critical data in cases of hardware or software malfunction, or deliberate destruction. This approach helps gather court-admissible evidence for ongoing investigations into cybercrime, AI-generated scams, cryptocurrency theft, intellectual property theft, corporate espionage, and various forms of digital fraud that affect Canadians daily.

Handheld Device Analysis

Approximately 6.9 billion people use smartphones worldwide, accounting for 85% of the global population (source: Mobile Devices | NIST). The rise in mobile devices has led to growing demand for mobile device analysis in digital forensics. As portable data storage devices become more prevalent, information can be stored and easily transferred between devices. This requires recovery of text messages (SMS), call history, contacts, photos, and videos from cell phones and handheld digital devices to assist investigations.

Our digital investigators utilize advanced tools to extract critical evidence from locked, encrypted, or damaged devices while maintaining forensic integrity.

Social Media and App Forensics

Our digital specialists analyze social media platforms, messaging apps, and mobile applications to uncover evidence. We can extract data from various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, dating apps, and cryptocurrency wallets. This includes recovering deleted messages, hidden conversations, photo metadata, and transaction histories.

Over 41,000 cybercrimes were reported in Canada during the first six months of 2024, with 56% involving fraud (Source: Overview of cybercrime incidents among internet users in Canada | Statista). We analyze geotag data, friend connections, and digital behavior patterns to build profiles for legal proceedings and cybercrime investigations. Read more about our social media investigations by clicking here.

Data Recovery in Digital Investigation

Data recovery involves retrieving data from damaged, failed, or infected storage media. We can recover data from hard disk drives, CDs, DVDs, and other electronics. Our team retrieves deleted files and works with clients to determine missing data causes and recover information, including passwords for operating systems, emails, instant messaging, and computer programs. We utilize specialized forensic software and tools to trace cryptocurrency transactions, recover encrypted files, while maintaining strict protocols for court admissibility.

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