Mobile phone forensics

Mobile phones technology, due both to its widespread use and the extent of the use of applications such as mobile email, today constitutes a pivotal source of evidence in any investigation. While it is generally illegal to obtain access to a mobile phone without consent, there are important exceptions. In the employment setting, for instance, the mobile phone may be the property of the employer, and therefore legal to subject for mobile phone forensics analysis without consent.

As with computer forensic analysis, mobile phone forensics analysis is a highly specialised discipline. Due to the number of models of phones on the market with unique operating systems, various techniques are required to extract information from the phone.

At Blackhawk, when consulting on a potential mobile phone forensics analysis, we assist our clients in weighing up all of the potential evidential and tactical advantages against the cost of the project. For each forensic examination, we will agree a budget in advance with our client, and all forensic work will be carried out by trained experts. We are able to advise in advance on the potential legal issues involved in an investigation, and ensure that all forensic activity is carried out in accordance with legal requirements. We specialise in the following area of mobile forensics:-

  • Mobile phone tracking
  • Automatic SIM card analysis
  • Manual SIM card analysis
  • Handset data recovery
  • Data extraction
  • Analysis of memory cards

Mobile phone evidence, where lawfully obtained, can often result in uncovering evidence crucial to the result of litigation or fraud prevention. Our experts are available now to advise you on the merits and practicalities of mobile phone forensics analysis. Please telephone us or use our secure mobile phone forensics contact form.