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Review: Google Earth Forensics	Authors: Michael Harrington and Michael Cross Pages: 122 Publisher: Syngress ISBN: 0128002166 Introduction Learn how to use Google Earth geo-location in your digital forensic investigations. About the authors Michael Harrington is a former Law Enforcement officer
School threats by text, phone apps frustrate police	Using apps, social media and Internet phone services, anonymous threats of violence are forcing school evacuations and responses by Police
TalkTalk hack: Boy at centre of cyber attack probe returns to his home in NI	TALKTALK hack in the UK caused widespread concern and debate.  Allegedly 34M peoples data stolen
Cybercrime training for Police in Africa	A group of 28 investigators from 10 African countries are in Kigali for a Cybercrime Investigation Training for the African region.  It seeks to enhance their capacities in overcoming emerging crimes committed through the use of technology.
Computer forensics on a small department budget	These days everyone has access to computers, including criminals.  This means that it’s rare for a complex case not to involve some kind of digital media, whether it’s a desktop computer, a laptop, a smartphone, or a flash drive.
Apple tells US judge it's 'impossible' to unlock new iPhones thanks to strong encryption	• Apple said it can't help authorities access iPhones running iOS 8 and 9 • This is due to strengthened encryption methods introduced in June 2014 • Apple told US Magistrate Judge James Orenstein that it could access the 10 per cent of its devices that continue to use older operating systems • Tech giant will find out on Friday whether it will have to help with the case