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Worried about Digital Evidence Tampering?

Posted by michael on from the she-blinded-me-with-science dept.

2marcus writes "As digital technology continues to improve and is used in more and more applications, the ease of tampering with digital files becomes more pertinent. This is especially important in the field of criminal justice, where even the appearance of possible impropriety can sway a jury. CNN has an article on the issues with digital photos being used for fingerprints and other forensics evidence."

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  1. I love it by DarkHand · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ahh, digital evidence tampering, where would I be without you! I was quite good a creating doctors office letterhead for getting out of school. :)