The Wallet Is the Access Mechanism Not the Evidence – What This Really Means in Digital Forensics

2026-02-23T12:35:02-07:00November 4th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When investigators first encounter cryptocurrency, they often think: “If I find the wallet, I have the evidence.” That is not correct. A wallet (app, device, or file) is simply a tool used to access and manage keys. It is similar to a [...]

Understanding Cryptocurrency Wallets, Addresses, and Private Keys

2026-02-23T12:10:33-07:00September 30th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Cryptocurrency is often described as “anonymous,” but that is only partially true. In reality, blockchain systems are pseudonymous, transparent, and traceable—if you understand how wallets, addresses, and keys work. For digital forensic examiners, investigators, and cybersecurity professionals, understanding these fundamentals [...]

Magnet AXIOM Cyber 7.2 Is Now Available

2023-06-23T12:36:05-06:00June 23rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In this release, we have added support for SHA256 hash calculations, an improved the viewer for LevelDB files, and added new and updated artifacts to keep your evidence sources current with the latest corporate applications and services. Try AXIOM Cyber for [...]

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