Magnet Forensics expands collaboration with NCMEC to strengthen Victim Identification. New capabilities coming soon to Magnet Griffeye will allow investigators to securely share information related to child sexual abuse material directly with NCMEC, streamlining efforts to identify child exploitation victims. Magnet Forensics today announced new capabilities within Magnet Griffeye that will allow investigators to securely submit files, hashes, and other investigative information related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) directly to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Expected to become available in 2027, the new functionality, the next evolution in Magnet Forensics' partnership with NCMEC, makes it easier for investigators to share information to support child victim identification efforts. The new NCMEC Online Hash and File Submissions capability within Magnet Griffeye will enable internet crimes against children (ICAC) investigators to contribute information directly to NCMEC from within their existing investigative environment - a step that has previously been disconnected in the investigative workflow. By reducing manual steps and eliminating the need to move between systems, the capability will help investigators share critical information more efficiently while remaining focused on active investigations. For examiners handling child exploitation cases, sharing evidence and intelligence that may aid victim identification is a critical part of the investigative process. Historically, that work has often required separate tools and manual workflows outside of the primary investigative environment. By helping examiners securely share both media files and hashes in suspected CSAM cases directly from Magnet Griffeye, Magnet Forensics and NCMEC are reducing friction in a critical stage of the investigative workflow. "Investigators should be able to move from identifying critical material to sharing it with NCMEC without breaking their investigative workflow," said Johann Hofmann, VP, Media Forensics Product and Strategic Development at Magnet Forensics. "That is what this collaboration is about; removing friction from a critical step so investigators can spend less time managing process and more time focused on identifying victims and advancing investigations." Information submitted through the new capability will support NCMEC's Child Victim Identification Program, which works to identify previously unknown victims of child sexual abuse. By removing roadblocks for investigators in sharing evidence and related information, Magnet Forensics and NCMEC are strengthening collaboration between agencies and supporting faster access to information that can advance investigations and identify victims. Get the latest DFIR news. "Every piece of information can matter when law enforcement is working to identify a child and bring them to safety," said John Shehan, senior vice president at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. "We're grateful for our continued partnership with Magnet Forensics and for their commitment to giving investigators better tools to share critical information, identify victims faster and ultimately protect more children from exploitation." This announcement marks the latest chapter in the ongoing relationship between Magnet Forensics and NCMEC, who have collaborated on multiple initiatives designed to support ICAC investigators.

Magnet Forensics redefines digital investigations with evolution of Magnet One. New AI innovations, streamlined workflows, and third-party integrations expand how investigators acquire, share, and act on digital evidence. Magnet Forensics has unveiled significant advancements to its revolutionary Magnet One platform - with streamlined mobile and vehicle workflows, third-party tool integrations, and the introduction of Magnet AI all announced at the annual Magnet User Summit in Nashville, TN. These advancements enable agencies to reduce handoffs, shorten time to evidence, and move from data to actionable leads faster - without breaking continuity across tools or teams. Magnet One connects technology, people, and processes to help investigation teams manage the growing volume and complexity of digital evidence more efficiently. The only platform that seamlessly unifies mobile, cloud, computer, drone, and vehicle evidence, Magnet One has evolved into a fully connected investigation platform where evidence moves continuously from extraction to collaboration to investigative understanding. Investigators can now acquire key data, make it available immediately and seamlessly in Magnet Review for secure collaboration, and apply advanced AI-powered capabilities to surface leads faster - all while keeping work connected across teams and through trusted integrations across the broader investigative ecosystem. "When we introduced Magnet One, our goal was to help agencies manage digital evidence as a connected workflow - not a set of disconnected steps," said Braden Thomas, Chief Research and Development Officer at Magnet Forensics. "These advancements move that vision forward by helping teams collaborate in real time, reduce friction across the investigative process, and bring intelligence to the evidence - while giving agencies the flexibility to integrate Magnet One into the tools and workflows they already rely on." Magnet AI brings investigative intelligence into Magnet One. Magnet Forensics introduced Magnet AI, the intelligence engine powering AI-driven innovation across the Magnet Forensics ecosystem. Magnet AI is designed to help investigators cut through growing volumes of digital evidence by surfacing leads faster and bringing context to what matters most - while keeping verification and decision making firmly in human hands. Advanced AI capabilities powered by Magnet AI and available in Magnet Review include Intelligent Search and the newly unveiled Intelligent Insights, which moves beyond collecting artifacts to surfacing relationships, timelines, and patterns - all grounded in citations and direct links to source evidence. Intelligent Insights is available today for early access. Get the latest DFIR news. Magnet One Case Stream turns devices into instant sources of truth. Magnet One Case Stream, a first-of-its-kind cloud-enabled workflow included in Magnet One, allows digital investigators to stream both mobile and vehicle data directly to non-technical stakeholders the moment it is extracted. Magnet One users now have access to this transformative workflow experience, which reduces time to evidence and enables investigative teams to act on leads in real-time. "Magnet One Case Stream is highly effective at getting case information into stakeholders' hands quicker, to allow us to make quick decisions, especially when limited by a geographic area," said Brant Mendenhall, Senior Officer with the Indiana State Excise Police. Enabling an open platform through Magnet One Connect. Magnet One seamlessly connects Magnet Forensics' ecosystem of tools, unifying case management, providing centralized cloud storage, and simplifying workflows for digital investigators. With the introduction of Magnet One Connect, the platform now provides a groundbreaking, truly holistic approach to investigations. Magnet One Connect allows approved partners to integrate with Magnet Review and Magnet One through a secure, managed API with transparent usage tracking and access control, enabling agencies to exchange data with trusted third-party tools, while maintaining continuity of evidence analysis and saving time with their casework. New partnerships announced. As part of Magnet One Connect, Magnet Forensics announced new partnerships with Siren and Lumyx. Siren provides crime analysts with search, analytics, visualization, and reporting capabilities for investigations at enterprise scale. "By combining Magnet Forensics' deep digital evidence capabilities with Siren's data fusion and analytics, organizations can enrich their investigations and uncover hidden connections to reveal a more complete investigative picture," said Renaud Delbru, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Siren. With a specialization in geolocation evidence, Lumyx enables prosecutors to easily analyze location data on an intuitive map and generate visual case presentations for agencies, plea negotiations, or courtroom proceedings. Geolocation data from Magnet One cases can now be seamlessly transferred into Lumyx, allowing teams to maximize insight, visual understanding, and impact.

Magnet Forensics acquires V2 Forensics, expanding leadership in drone-related digital investigations. Acquisition expands capabilities of Magnet Forensics' end-to-end digital investigation ecosystem. Magnet Forensics, a global leader in investigative intelligence solutions, announced today it has acquired V2 Forensics, a drone forensics company and maker of Disero, an industry-first digital forensics solution for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The acquisition expands the breadth of Magnet Forensics' comprehensive investigative solutions to include purpose-built drone forensics expertise alongside mobile, computer, cloud, and vehicle forensics. Drone technology is now embedded across public safety, national security, and commercial entities, creating new investigative challenges. As drones become more capable and more widely deployed, investigators are increasingly encountering UAS devices in incidents ranging from criminal activity and negligent harm to border security, prison contraband delivery, and threats to critical infrastructure. "With the growing presence of drones in both everyday and high-risk environments, investigators need specialized tools designed specifically for UAS evidence," said David Miles, President, Magnet Forensics. "Incorporating V2 Forensics' industry-leading technology and expertise expands our ability to support complex drone-related investigations and helps ensure investigators can extract critical information needed to protect public safety and national security." Recent global conflicts have also highlighted the expanding role of drones in modern military operations, with drone attacks in conflict settings increasing by 4,000% from 2020 to 2024. Drones are becoming central to modern warfare, making the ability to extract critical information from them essential for military operators. Modern drones capture extensive operational and contextual data, including flight telemetry, onboard media, sensor readings, and communication artifacts - information that can be crucial for law enforcement, security teams, and forensics professionals during their investigations. Disero simplifies the analysis of this evidence by bringing it together in a single, purpose-built forensic environment designed to support faster, clearer investigations of UAS activity. Capabilities such as rapid acquisition, detailed reconstruction, and clear visualization of UAS activity enable investigators to quickly understand what occurred, where a drone traveled, and how it was operated, particularly in time-sensitive scenarios where public safety and security are at risk. Get the latest DFIR news. "We're proud to be joining Magnet Forensics and contributing our expertise in drone forensics to a broader digital investigation platform," said Jansen Cohoon, President, V2 Forensics. "We see significant opportunity to advance innovation in drone forensics and help military and defense teams gain clearer insight into UAS activity across complex operational environments."