Find a news story in which computer forensics played a significant role. This could be a criminal case in
which a suspect was identified through forensic analysis, a civil case in which one party used forensic
analysis to support their case, a national security incident in which computer forensics was instrumental
in uncovering the issue, etc. As long as computer forensics was a major part of the story, you can use it.
The media reports must provide some detail on how forensics played a role. Finally, the case must have
been reported within the past 24 months.
Instructions
For the written assignment, first, briefly summarize the case or situation. Then explain the role played by
computer forensics. Go into as much detail as you can. Finally, describe how the case reflects – or
doesn’t reflect – what we’ve talked about so far in class. Do the facts of the case line up with what we’ve
discussed as the role of the forensic examiner? Did the examiner in the case exhibit the qualities of
forensic examiners we discussed in class? Did the case intersect with any of the legal, ethical, or
organizational issues we discussed in class?