Faraday isolation
Definition
Shielding a mobile device from radio frequency signals (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS) using a Faraday bag or cage, preventing network connections that could alter data or trigger a remote wipe during seizure and transport.
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Explained in
- Digital Evidence in Mobile and Network ContextsShielding a mobile device from radio frequency signals (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS) using a Faraday bag or cage, preventing network connections that could...