[July 2026 Apple Silicon Macs] Digital Forensics Support Begins

Apple Silicon Mac Support Begins

Replus Inc. has officially begun providing advanced digital forensics investigation services for Mac series equipped with Apple Silicon (M1 chip and later, including MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, etc.), which were previously extremely difficult to analyze due to evolving security measures.

This enables rapid and legally admissible data extraction and analysis in the event of incidents such as unauthorized access, information leaks, or data theft by departing employees on the latest Macs, which are seeing a surge in business use.

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[July 2026 Apple Silicon Macs] Digital Forensics Support Begins

Background of Development and Support Launch

Equipped with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4 chips, etc.)

In recent years, the adoption of Macs equipped with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4 chips, etc.) has rapidly progressed in domestic companies and creative fields.

However, due to advanced hardware encryption by "Secure Enclave" and storage structures fully integrated into the logic board, these latest Macs made secure data extraction and evidence preservation extremely difficult with conventional forensic methods (such as physically removing and copying the hard drive).

In response to this challenge, our company has established a data extraction and analysis workflow that can withstand court presentation, without destroying data, by combining the latest digital forensics technology with advanced encryption analysis processes.

Key Features and Benefits of This Service

Key Features and Benefits of This Service

1. Support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)

We clear the advanced encryption security installed in the latest Macs and analyze system logs, deleted files, browser history, and traces of various applications.

2. "Evidence Preservation" Ensuring Legal Admissibility

To prevent data tampering, we perform preservation (imaging) using write blockers and specialized software while maintaining the integrity of the original data.

3. Support for Internal Investigations Such as Departing Employee PCs and Unauthorized Access

We meet all corporate governance and crisis management needs, such as "a departing employee deleted data" or "investigating traces of unauthorized logon."

Main Anticipated Use Cases

Main Anticipated Use Cases

Latest Macs (M1/M2/M3/M4 series) are increasingly being adopted not only by creative professionals and engineers but also by corporate managers and for general business operations. This service is extremely effective in risk management and emergency investigations for companies in the following situations:

1. Investigation of "Unauthorized Information Leakage" Due to Employee Departure

Situation When an employee in a critical section or an engineer leaves the company, there is suspicion that they have taken confidential source code, customer lists, or technical data before moving to a competitor or starting their own business.

Forensic Solution We identify any unnatural data deletion immediately before departure and traces of large file copies to external media such as USB memory (serial numbers and connection dates) to secure objective evidence of unauthorized leakage.

2. Evidence Restoration of PCs with "Intentional Data Deletion/Initialization"

Situation An employee's Mac subject to disciplinary action, or a departing employee's PC involved in trouble, has been "initialized" or "major files have been deleted in large quantities," making it impossible to hand over duties or investigate the cause.

Forensic Solution We thoroughly investigate deleted file systems, traces of access/uploads to cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.), and browser history from the encrypted environment unique to Apple Silicon Macs to restore hidden facts.

3. Log Analysis of "Unauthorized Access/Malware Infection" to Internal Network

Situation A Mac used within the company was used as a stepping stone for a cyberattack, or an employee clicked on an inappropriate website or link, causing suspicious communication within the internal network.

Forensic Solution We perform "timeline analysis" of system logs, network communication history, and event logs within macOS along a chronological axis to accurately identify when and from where the intrusion occurred and what operations were performed (scope of damage and cause).

4. "Objective Fact-Finding" in Labor Disputes and Harassment Cases

Situation There are suspicions of harassment between employees or falsification of working hours (such as forced unpaid overtime), and an internal investigation is desired, but the person denies the allegations.

Forensic Solution We analyze chat tool and email send/receive history, accurate system logs of Mac startup/sleep/shutdown, and file creation/modification dates to create a report of "tamper-proof objective evidence" that does not rely on human memory or testimony.

Summary

We are a team of specialists who support corporate data security and legal risk management through cutting-edge digital forensics technology. We will continue to respond promptly to the evolving digital environment and contribute to the improvement of social digital safety.

[Digital Forensics Inquiries]

Digital Forensics 24

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Service Name: Data Investigation and Evidence Preservation Digital Forensics 24

Inquiries: 0120-703-392

Digital Forensics 24 HP: https://www.forensic24.com/

Inquiry Form: https://www.forensic24.com/form/

Operating Company: Replus Inc.

President and CEO: Masaki Yanagimachi

Head Office Location: 450-0002

2-38-2 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Orchid Building 5F B-1 (Nagoya Station Office)

TEL: 052-414-7561

Company HP: http://www.riplus.co.jp/