#digital-forensics
9 episodes
#1983: Why Your Digital Photos Are Slowly Disappearing
Physical paper from the 1700s is more durable than a Word doc from 1994. Here's why digital data is fragile and how archivists fight bit rot.
#1925: The Plumbing That Keeps Science From Collapsing
Half of all links in academic papers are dead. Here’s the plumbing that keeps knowledge from vanishing.
#1910: Our Podcast Is Now a Permanent Research Artifact
Why we're uploading every episode to CERN's Zenodo archive, giving our AI experiments a permanent DOI and a life beyond streaming platforms.
#1890: Forensic Cameras vs. the 'It's Just AI' Defense
If a photo can be faked in seconds, how does law enforcement prove their surveillance footage is real?
#1521: How Journalists Use Sun Shadows to Catch Fake News
How do newsrooms verify a missile strike in a "black box" scenario? Discover the forensic tools fighting digital disinformation.
#564: Beyond the Factory Reset: How to Truly Erase Your Data
Think a factory reset protects your old data? Herman and Corn reveal why your digital "ghosts" might still be lurking on your old devices.
#340: Carving Bits in Stone: The Power of WORM Technology
In an era of AI and deepfakes, how do we prove data is real? Explore WORM technology: the digital equivalent of carving records in stone.
#287: The Chain of Custody: Proving Reality in a Post-Truth Era
In a world of deepfakes, hitting record isn’t enough. Learn how to use WORM media and cryptographic hashes to create undeniable digital evidence.
#167: Why Are Hackers Hiding in Your System for Decades?
They don't just hack; they move in. Discover how state-sponsored APTs stay hidden in networks for years and the signatures they leave behind.