Hello again, this one took some time to release, but I hope it helps! iCloud Shared Photo Library (SPL) was introduced during WWDC 2022 as a new feature within iOS 16. Since that time, there have been several articles and how-to videos regarding setting up and using iCloud Shared Photo Library, but I am notContinue reading “iCloud Shared Photo Library: Forensic Artifacts Explained”
Tag Archives: iOS Settings
Do you have a Full-Sized Asset…or just a Thumbnail? Did Optimized iPhone Storage process occur?
Hello everyone! During previous research, I’ve mentioned a few times that my test devices were using the Apple Photos application setting Optimize iPhone Storage in lieu of Download and Keep Originals setting. I’ve used this setting in the past because most devices I’ve encountered are using this setting. I’ve always had a curiosity about theContinue reading “Do you have a Full-Sized Asset…or just a Thumbnail? Did Optimized iPhone Storage process occur?”
iOS Settings Display Auto-Lock & Require Passcode
Forensic Question: A classmate of mine contacted me and posed a question, “Where in an iPhone extraction is the Display Auto-Lock setting stored?” Thanks, Tyler Wuestenhagen, for posing the question and getting me thinking. I did a little research, like reviewing the SANS FOR585 poster and class notes, but could not find the easy answer.Continue reading “iOS Settings Display Auto-Lock & Require Passcode”