Key Updates in Magnet Axiom 8.3

Comprehensive Support for Home Surveillance Security Camera Apps

Recent updates have steadily increased support for mobile applications managing home video surveillance cameras and doorbells. With the rise of video surveillance systems in approximately 37% of U.S. homes, Axiom now supports iOS and Android applications for Arlo, Blink, Eufy, Google Home/Nest, Kasa, and Ring security cameras. This update allows investigators to review cached data from these devices, even if it has been deleted or expired from the service’s storage.

Enhancements to Exhibit Builder

Available as part of our Premier Axiom license, Exhibit Builder enables the creation of clear, comprehensive forensic reports by combining Axiom files with other evidence sources. Key updates include:

  • Media Categorization Enhancements: Control the display of sensitive evidence in reports with options to blur, block, or show content categorized as illegal. This ensures sensitive content is managed appropriately during editing and in final reports.
  • Artifact Source Details: Include evidence source and recovery details in reports, providing valuable context on “where” and “how” content was recovered by Axiom.
  • Import Word Documents as Templates: Easily import Microsoft Word documents into Exhibit Builder to use as report templates, enhancing report customization.

Expanded External Mapping Options

Magnet Axiom 8.3 enhances geolocation data analysis by allowing users to open external mapping tools directly from artifact explorers, Media Explorer, and Timeline Explorer. This feature eliminates the need to copy and paste geolocation information, streamlining the review process.

New and Updated Artifacts

As with every release, Axiom 8.3 includes new and updated artifacts to keep investigations current with the latest apps and data sources.

Learn more about this update.