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Jon Rowe, CEO and founder of Pinpoint Labs, has released his new book, “Forging Code and Trust: Three Decades of Legal Tech Innovation.” This unique offering blends memoir with a practical field guide, taking readers on a journey through more than 30 years of advancements in digital forensics, software development, and legal technology.

In 2006, our CEO, Jon Rowe, sketched a bold idea on what we thought was a whiteboard (it could have been a piece of paper, as it had been a long time since we had used one): defensible data collection should be effortless. Twelve months later, he and CTO James Beasley transformed that idea into Pinpoint Labs and launched SafeCopy 1.0, a tool built on

While cloud solutions dominate today’s data landscape, on-premises data collection remains essential for organizations that prioritize control, speed, and compliance. Tools like Pinpoint Harvester offer the precision and security needed to handle sensitive data, support defensible forensic processes, and meet strict regulatory requirements.

iCloud vs Investigators : How Apple’s Security is Reshaping Digital Forensics As mobile devices become central to digital investigations, Apple’s iCloud backup system presents a growing challenge for forensic professionals. While offering users a seamless experience for safeguarding their data, iCloud’s encryption and access controls have introduced significant hurdles for lawful data acquisition. Understanding how iCloud backups work—and how recent Apple security changes have impacted

Introduction: The Unexpected Challenge in Mobile Forensics  With the release of iOS 18.3, forensic investigators and eDiscovery professionals have encountered unexpected challenges in extracting WhatsApp messages from iPhones. Recently, a client reported that after updating to iOS 18.3, they were unable to access WhatsApp messages using traditional forensic tools—an issue that was not present before the update. However, CrossCopy Mobile was able to extract the

Selective iOS Data Collection: The Future of Privacy-Respecting Mobile Forensics As digital privacy concerns continue to grow, mobile forensics and eDiscovery professionals are facing increased scrutiny over how they collect data from iOS devices. Traditional forensic tools often rely on full-device extractions, pulling vast amounts of personal and sensitive information beyond the scope of legal investigations. However, with evolving data protection laws and the increasing