The Pinpoint Blog

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

Why On-Prem Data Collection is Still Essential in the Cloud Era As businesses increasingly move toward cloud-based data storage and management solutions, there is a common misconception that traditional, on-premises tools have become outdated or irrelevant. However, the reality is far from that perception. Even in today’s cloud-centric environment, there are times when on-premises data collection solutions remain essential for internal IT security requirements, precise

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