Need digital evidence for a court matter or just for peace of mind? Lyonswood's computer forensics investigators are accredited experts who can help you gather, preserve and present digital evidence from computers, mobile devices and online accounts.
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Whether you need computer, mobile phone or online evidence for a court matter or simply for your peace of mind, Lyonswood's Computer Forensics professionals are accredited experts and can help you today. Our computer forensics investigator team assists individuals, companies, law firms and government entities when digital evidence of any kind is required for just about any purpose.
Lyonswood's investigators can help guide you towards the outcomes you seek. While other forensic computer analyst firms may have experts in the area of computer forensic science, in certain cases, you will need to supplement the digital evidence gathered with surveillance of a suspect, civil search orders and/or other legal action. Lyonswood has expertise as a computer forensic investigator as well as in a range of other areas of investigations and has legal contacts who are cognisant of the relevant cyber law.
You may need proof for a criminal matter, or a civil matter, or you may have experienced fraud at the hands of an online scammer. A computer, phone or online investigation could be needed to gather evidence of employee misconduct, anonymous defamation or threats or harassment from an unknown email account. Your computer may have been infected with spyware or malware, or your business network may have been penetrated by hackers.
As an early provider of computer forensic services in Australia, Lyonswood has been a part of the evolution of cyber investigations, including in cases before the courts. Evidence gathered by Lyonswood in a forensic matter was used for a successful Supreme Court action where our client was awarded damages and costs on an indemnity basis.
You may not need to go to court to get the outcome required, but you should be comforted in the knowledge that our expert's evidence is of such a standard that it will bear scrutiny if challenged.
Computer forensics is the application of forensic science in circumstances where analysis of computer and digital hardware and/or software is required for evidentiary purposes. Forensic science involves the analysis of a given set of information or data in such a controlled manner that similar analysis carried out by an independent but similarly qualified expert would yield an identical outcome.
Digital devices of any type can be excellent repositories of evidence. Computers, mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.), wearables, car computers, routers and other devices contain data that might make all the difference. Alternatively, or additionally, the accounts you access on these devices — email accounts, social media accounts, accounts that store GPS data — could contain valuable evidence.
If you have any device or account that could contain evidence, it is important to immediately contact a forensic expert. Using a regular IT consultant to endeavour to help will potentially corrupt, change or remove the evidence you seek. A forensic expert concentrates first on preserving and documenting any evidence so that there can be no debate over the data that was gathered later on.
Because digital evidence can easily be overwritten, corrupted, deleted or lost, it is very important to document it forensically as soon as possible. One of the problems Lyonswood comes across when assisting clients with the acquisition of forensic digital data is that the data suspected of containing vital evidence has not been secured quickly enough by the client, nor in a fashion that will enable us to adhere to the forensic process.
Always contact a computer forensic investigator as soon as you become aware that you may need to document evidence.
If it is a possibility that you are subject to monitoring, hacking or some other form of compromise, you should be careful about the way in which you contact an investigator. You do not want to alert a hacker or stalker to the fact that you are investigating them, so when you reach out for help, you should do so from a safe device or phone. It is a good idea to use a friend or relative's phone or email account if you believe that is safe.
The act of tricking someone into giving a fraudster confidential information — or internet fraud that aims to steal valuable information such as credit cards, social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Our computer forensics team can identify fraudsters and trace digital trails left behind by online scammers, including dating site and romance scams. Australia ranks fourth highest for cybercrime in the world, and there's no sign that this rate of criminality will decrease anytime soon.
Lyonswood receives regular inquiries relating to unknown email senders or anonymous social media accounts engaging in criminal or civilly-actionable activities such as sending threats, posting defamatory content or engaging in blackmail. There are ways for our computer investigative specialists to seek to identify the person engaging in the improper behaviour and we have successfully identified cybercriminals previously, with the help of police and the courts.
Lost data, data suspected of being copied (stolen data), data that might breach laws, confidentiality, workplace and privacy guidelines — this is often sought as a vital piece of evidence. Today, the act of industrial espionage is mostly carried out via the internet or through an employee's malice or negligence. Lyonswood has a record of recovering data even in circumstances where the person responsible has attempted to cover their tracks.
Children are using computers before they start schooling and can become very proficient — quite often even more proficient than their parents. Very devious and clever criminals include those who might want to hurt your child. If you have reason to suspect your child might be exposed to harmful online activity or require assistance to minimise exposure to these risks, Lyonswood's computer forensics investigator team can assist you to have peace of mind.
Once a device relies on wireless network technology the risk to security increases tremendously. With the right tools and expertise, unauthorised access can be achieved within a short period of time. Scanning of wired and wireless networks in the workplace or home is paramount for the ongoing security of a network. Lyonswood's computer forensics team can consult, set up and penetration test your wireless network to minimise risks of rogue attacks on your systems and intellectual property.
Whether it is intellectual property theft, misuse of company systems, insider fraud or breach of employment agreements — digital evidence is often central to resolving workplace disputes. Our forensic IT specialists can examine company devices, email accounts and network logs to uncover misconduct and present evidence in a legally admissible format suitable for workplace tribunals, civil litigation or criminal proceedings.
Lyonswood's technicians are trained in the latest techniques and the use of state-of-the-art forensic software. Among the tools we use is EnCase Forensic — the current industry standard in computer forensic investigation technology.
With superior analytics, enhanced email and internet support, and a powerful scripting engine, EnCase provides our investigators with a single tool capable of conducting large-scale and complex investigations from beginning to end. Law enforcement officers, government and corporate investigators around the world benefit from the power of EnCase Forensic.
For nearly 20 years, Lyonswood Investigations has been a trusted provider of computer forensic services across Australia. When it comes to digital evidence, clients choose us because:
Contact us today for a free discussion about your computer forensics investigator requirements and let us help you resolve your matter. No problem is too small or too unique — whatever your situation, we'll tailor our services to meet your needs.
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