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Xbox Computer Forensic Toolkit Developed

Posted by: Frederick Lane on 05 May 2009

Tagged in: Xbox , forensic software , child pornography

Modifications, or "mods," are a popular technique in the gaming community for altering or extending the capabilities of video game software and hardware. Under the best of circumstances, mods have a questionable legality. It turns out, however, that some mods are downright criminal.

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Microsoft Aids in Xbox Forensic Investigation

Posted by: Frederick Lane on 27 October 2008

Tagged in: Xbox , online gaming , Microsoft , cloud forensics

Software giant Microsoft is assisting in the search for a missing Canadian teenager named Brandon Crisp. At the request of Ontario law enforcement, Microsoft has agreed to release confidential information about the teen's online activity while playing Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. In addition, the company has added $25,000 to the award offered for information about his whereabouts.

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