Articles by Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Originally published on HGExperts.com.
Drowsy Driving: Exploring Sleep Deprivation, Fatigue, and Hos Regulations in Trucking Incidents
In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that there were approximately 91,000 police-reported crashes involving drowsy drivers which led to an estimated 50,000 people injured and nearly 800 deaths. From 2011 to 2015, NHTSA estimated that drowsy driving was involved in 2.3 to 2.5 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide. However, there is a consensus across the traffic safety, sleep science, and public health communities that these crash statistics significantly underestimate the impact of drowsy driving on crashes. For example, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimated that sleepiness is associated with 21% of all motor vehicle crashes in which a person was killed and 13% of those requiring hospitalization which result in 328,000 police-reported crashes, 109,000 injuries, and 6,400 deaths in the United States each year.
GPS Records in Litigation: More Precise Evidence Than Ever Before
Electronic GPS records have emerged as pivotal evidence in legal cases, shedding light on the sequence of events and providing a nuanced understanding of incidents. Depending on the data, GPS evidence pulled from various locations can be more exact than traditional cell tower triangulation approaches. Three recent cases investigated by ESI’s digital forensics experts pulled GPS data from different sources: Phone Apps, GPS dashcam devices, and Google take-out records. In each of these instances, the GPS evidence played a crucial role in establishing facts, proving innocence, and promoting justice.
Beware of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Seniors, Warns FBI
The FBI warned about a quickly growing nationwide scam specifically targeting older individuals, as 66% of victims are age 60 or over. These scams are known as "Phantom Hacker" schemes and are a new variation on a previously rampant form of tech support fraud. The threat actors will pose as tech support personnel, bank representatives, or government officials, quickly gaining the target's trust. Losses to this scam exceeded $542 million in the first half of 2023 alone.
How to Spot a Hacked Electronic Device - and What to Do About It
As a Digital Forensics company, we receive frequent inquiries from people who believe their devices have been hacked. In some cases, it becomes quickly apparent that the person reporting the hacking may be imagining some or all elements of it (especially when the FBI is claimed to be involved). However, that does not change the fact that there are 100% legitimate instances of hacking, and it is essential to be aware of the warning signs that someone may be accessing your devices without your knowledge.
Here are some indicators that your electronics may have been compromised - and what to do about it:
