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Automated and forensically-safe acquisition and reporting of data stored on 3G USIM and GSM SIM cards

If you need to retrieve information for GSM SIM cards (or the newer 3G USIM cards) in a quick and painless manner then USIMdetective is what you need. A typical scan takes only a couple of minutes and a minimum number of key presses

USIMdetective allow you view acquired information (including phonebook contacts and numbers, SMS text messages, deleted text messages, call records*) in a number of report formats. These reports can be tailored and printed, and sections cut and pasted into other documents if required.

*SIM/handset dependant

For security reasons, all data acquired by USIMdetective is electronically 'locked' using hashing algorithms to ensure it has not been tampered at some later date.

Everything about USIMdetective is designed to get the job done quickly and effectively, whether you are examining just one SIM or several hundred SIMs every month.

USIMdetective is a powerful forensic tool, and has been specifically designed to manage the complex data storage mechanisms found in smart cards. Unlike with hard drives it is not possible to take a direct image of the data - security mechanisms in the SIM prevent this. Instead USIMdetective executes command directives to the SIM to read data in blocks - there is no data modification, and all command APDUs sent to the card are stored in the resulting acquired image for future verification if required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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YOUR QUESTIONS

What is a USIM?

What kind of information is stored on the SIM/USIM?

Is the reading process automatic?

How long does it take?

Can I still access the data if the mobile is damaged/broken, or if the battery is dead?

How does USIM Detective work?

Can USIM Detective be used with any SIM card and in any country?

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