Digital Forensics & Financial Data Analysis

Delivered in collaboration with our specialist digital forensic partners

Financial fraud almost always leaves a digital footprint: deleted emails, hidden spreadsheets, USB activity, browser history, or metadata showing documents were backdated. Our digital forensics service recovers, preserves, and analyses that evidence in a forensically sound manner.

What we handle

Computer forensics – Windows, Mac, Linux – full disk imaging, deleted file recovery, link file analysis.
Email forensics – PST/OST analysis, header examination, deletion timelines.
Mobile device extraction – SMS, WhatsApp, call logs, location data (consent or court order basis).
Cloud forensics – Office 365, Google Workspace, Slack, SharePoint audit logs.
File metadata analysis – Proving documents were created, modified, or printed at specific times.
USB device artefact tracking – Identifying data exfiltration.

Our process (ISO 17025 aligned)

Preservation – Write-blocking, hashing (MD5/SHA-256), chain of custody.
Acquisition – Forensic image (E01 or DD format).
Examination – Using tools such as X-Ways, Axiom, and open-source utilities.
Analysis – Timeline creation, keyword searching, artefact correlation.
Reporting – A layperson-readable report with technical appendices.

Legal foundation

We operate under Irish criminal and civil procedure rules. Where required, we obtain instructions via a solicitor to protect legal professional privilege. We can produce an affidavit of truth and attend court to explain technical findings.

Common instructions

Theft of confidential data before employee resignation.
Suspicion of invoice fraud using altered PDFs.
Hidden financial records on a company laptop.
Proving or disproving alibi via digital location data.

Note

Digital forensics is often instructed alongside a financial investigation for maximum impact. We offer combined packages.

If Something Feels Off, It Probably Is

Financial irregularities — especially those involving cross-border structures and digital systems — become harder to trace over time. Early action is critical. We understand the sensitivity of financial investigations — particularly those involving multiple jurisdictions and digital evidence.
All engagements are handled with strict confidentiality, professional discretion, and an awareness of legal, regulatory, and evidential standards applicable to financial investigations.