DFI Forensics — Knowledge & Insights https://dfiforensics.ca/blog Practical advice on digital evidence, investigations and cyber readiness from DFI Forensics. en-ca WeChat Evidence in Litigation: Preserving Messages and Voice Noteshttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/wechat-evidence-litigation-lawyershttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/wechat-evidence-litigation-lawyersWeChat messages and voice notes can be important evidence. Preserving the source devices and preparing accessible, traceable records helps lawyers use that evidence with confidence.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Before You Search a Client’s Laptop, Preserve the Evidencehttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/forensic-imaging-before-laptop-searchhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/forensic-imaging-before-laptop-searchA quick look at a client’s laptop can leave a lasting forensic footprint. Preserve the evidence before searching, and keep your case focused on the events that matter.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT What does it mean to be BreachReady?https://dfiforensics.ca/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-breachreadyhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-breachreadyUnderstand your readiness level—and how specialist support, a practised response and ongoing risk reduction can help protect your operations, finances and reputation.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Need Text Messages for Court? What Lawyers Should Know About Phone Extractionshttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/preserving-text-messages-litigation-vancouverhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/preserving-text-messages-litigation-vancouverWhat happens during a phone extraction, what analysis follows and how your client can prepare. Practical advice for litigation lawyers, with a downloadable reference to keep or share.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT When a PDF of Text Messages Is Disputedhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/disputed-text-message-pdfhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/disputed-text-message-pdfIf a message exhibit is disputed, we help you identify what needs to be tested and compare it with lawfully available source records. We explain what can be established and where the evidence falls short when devices or accounts are unavailable.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mobile Messaging Evidence Beyond Screenshotshttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/mobile-messaging-evidencehttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/mobile-messaging-evidenceWe help you plan the preservation and examination of mobile conversations, from SMS, MMS and iMessage to WhatsApp, WeChat, Telegram and Signal. The right approach depends on your devices, accounts and available records; no method can promise access to every device or backup.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Suspected Employee Data Theft and Evidence Preservationhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/employee-data-theft-preservationhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/employee-data-theft-preservationWhen you suspect employee data theft, you need to protect the business without losing the evidence. We explain how to coordinate offboarding, lawful collection, cloud logs and device evidence while keeping allegations separate from verified facts.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Email Compromise: Verify the Payment, Not Just the Emailhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/bec-payment-verificationhttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/bec-payment-verificationA familiar email thread does not authorize a payment. We explain how trusted callbacks, independent approval and a clear fraud response can help your team verify a request before money moves.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ransomware Readiness: Recovery Takes More Than Restoring Servershttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/ransomware-readiness-beyond-backupshttps://dfiforensics.ca/blog/ransomware-readiness-beyond-backupsBackups help you recover data, but your business needs more than restored servers. We explain how to connect virtual-server protection, tested dependencies, useful evidence and leadership decisions in your recovery preparation.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT