With the rapid development of information technology, ranging from continual developments in traditional computing to emerging innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, law enforcement agencies are facing increasing challenges in the realms of digital investigation and forensic analysis. The International Digital Forensics Challenge (IDFC) aims to foster innovation, enhance participants' proficiency with the latest tools and methodologies in digital forensics, address emerging forensic challenges, and facilitate the growth of professional networks. Ultimately, the Challenge seeks to advance the capability of law enforcement agencies in digital forensics on a global scale. The challenge, designed by forensic experts from the Hong Kong Police Force, requires participants to analyze simulated real cases under strict time constraints. Using specialized forensic tools, participants are tasked with extracting, examining, and interpreting digital evidence from smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices to reconstruct events and uncover critical information. This hands-on approach not only enhances technical proficiency but also promotes international collaboration in combating modern cybercrime. The first IDFC, held on 19 and 20 November 2024 in Hong Kong, set a high benchmark for excellence. 10 teams from South Korea, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and three Hong Kong agencies participated in a competitive and intense event. Top honours were awarded to Hong Kong's ICAC, South Korea's 10VER3, and Cambodia's Cyber Task Force, in recognition of their outstanding analytical capabilities, technical proficiency and teamwork. Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, we are excited to announce the return of the IDFC in 2025. This year, IDFC 2025 will be held in conjunction with the 10th INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) Meeting, bringing together global digital forensic experts in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We warmly welcome DFEG participants and forensic professionals worldwide to join us in this thrilling exploration of digital forensics, fostering innovation, professional growth, and international collaboration.
The 2nd International Digital Forensics Challenge (IDFC 2025) was successfully held from July 16 to 17 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong. Jointly organized by Dataport Technology Limited, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau (CSTCB) of the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Hong Kong Information Security and Forensics Society (ISFS), the event aimed to strengthen global law enforcement capabilities in responding to digital forensics challenges. By simulating case scenarios, the competition provided a practical environment for participants to apply and exchange cutting-edge digital forensics technologies, tools, and methodologies—contributing to the advancement of digital forensics theory and practice. This year’s event attracted 27 registered teams from 20 countries and regions, with 22 teams from 15 countries and regions ultimately taking part. Participants included professionals from law enforcement, private enterprises, and academic institutions, with 10 teams representing Belt and Road countries and regions. The competition featured a simulated cybercrime scenario developed by CSTCB experts. It involved a sophisticated attack on an investment firm’s system, in which criminals tampered with the company’s artificial intelligence model to generate fake investment plans, luring unsuspecting investors into purchasing fraudulent cryptocurrency. This scenario reflected the emerging challenges that AI-driven criminal activities pose to the field of digital forensics. Participants were tasked with solving a series of forensic problems using a variety of tools and methodologies, ultimately working to reconstruct the case and uncover the truth. The challenge tested not only technical expertise and real-world investigative skills but also the importance of teamwork and strategic thinking. Following intense competition, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) claimed the championship in the Professional Law Enforcement Group, while the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) secured the top prize in the Non-Law Enforcement Group. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong, the Judiciary Police (PJ) of Macao, and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) of South Korea shared second place, with seven other teams earning third-place honors. In parallel with the competition, the Digital Forensics Technology Seminar was held, bringing together experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL, HKU, and Dataport Technology Limited. Discussions focused on the evolving role of digital forensics in combating cybercrime and the integration of AI technologies to strengthen investigative capabilities. Dataport Technology Limited is committed to driving innovation in digital forensics and delivering advanced solutions to law enforcement worldwide. Look...
On March 7, a delegation from Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Immigration & Corrections) and General Inspectorate of the Ministry of Home Affairs visited SDIC Intelligence. Mr. Zhao Yong, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International Business, and Mr. Gong Bo, Deputy General Manager of Xindehui, accompanied the visit. The delegation toured exhibition areas covering digital forensics, cyber security, AI large models, and open-source intelligence, and spoke highly of the technologies and their practical applications. During the symposium, both sides held in-depth discussions on digital forensics, security prevention and control, and intelligent policing systems. Indonesia expressed strong willingness to cooperate with SDIC Intelligence on localized implementation, aiming to upgrade intelligent policing equipment, enhance digital forensics capabilities, and improve crime-fighting efficiency. SDIC Intelligence stated its readiness to deepen practical cooperation and support Indonesia’s security system upgrading. The visit further consolidated China-Indonesia cooperation in digital security. Indonesia sincerely invited SDIC Intelligence to conduct field research and in-person coordination, with both parties planning to expand joint projects to boost regional security and stability.
To deepen law enforcement and security cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong region and jointly enhance the capacity to address emerging criminal challenges, LMLECC holds the series of Digital Forensics Courses in Xiamen, China. The series, comprising five consecutive sessions, is hosted by SDIC Intelligence Information Technology Co., Ltd. and targets professional law enforcement personnel from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. On March 17, the LMLECC Digital Forensics Course Session 1 officially kicked-off. Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Ly Davuth of LMLECC attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Twenty law enforcement officers from the Ministry of Interior and the National Information Technology Center of Cambodia participated in this session.
With the aim of effectively enhancing the capabilities and technical means of regional law enforcement agencies in combating emerging crimes, a series of five digital forensics courses was successfully held in Xiamen, China, from March 16 to April 19, 2026. The courses were organized by LMLECC and hosted by SDIC Intelligence Information Technology Co., Ltd.. This series of courses was closely aligned with the practical needs of regional security governance and effectively enhanced real-world application capabilities. It provided specialized training to nearly 100 law enforcement officers from five countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The initiative yielded outstanding results and received wide acclaim from all participants.
The use of "AI face swap" technology for telecom fraud has become more commonplace in recent years, and with a upward trend every year. While AI technology simultaneously improves public life and employment, it also provides criminals with opportunities to profit from it. So, do we already have a plan of action? When AI face swap technology first became available in 2019, Meiya Pico set up a team to explore it in depth.The team also developed its own "AI face swap detection algorithm" and released a video image identification carrier. video image identification carrier product map With the rapid development of AI face swap technology, Meiya Pico's detection technology, which has undergone continuous iteration and updating, is capable of successfully detecting the majority of face-swapping applications and technologies on the market. It is noteworthy that the video deep forgery detection technology won the B-level medal in the China Artificial Intelligence-Multimedia Information Recognition system Competition.
