2026-09-25 –, Main Track
Digital forensics is often the "silent witness" that secures a conviction, but procedural missteps can risk the entire case. This presentation uses the infamous 2023 "Mushroom Murders" investigation as a case study to demonstrate critical failures in the collection, processing, and reporting of digital evidence. Drawing on first-hand experience as an examiner in the case, I will analyse high-profile technical hurdles, including remote wipes, SIM swapping, and contested data integrity that became focal points in the Supreme Court. Attendees will explore the technical "what-not-to-do" of forensics through real-world examples of factory resets and search history recovery, providing a roadmap for ensuring admissibility in high-stakes criminal litigation.
With over 25 years of pioneering digital forensics for government agencies, law enforcement, and global corporations, Zoran has shaped the future of forensic science. His innovative methodologies and insights have solved high-stakes investigations, from cyber fraud to international policy breaches. As a Lead Forensic Examiner at the Department of Home Affairs and a recognised educator, Zoran empowers organisations worldwide, transforming challenges into resolutions. Zoran holds a Master of eForensics and Enterprise Security from the University of Melbourne. He is a NATA technical assessor and the only ANAB technical assessor and auditor in Australia.