A computer forensic expert was able to prove a man's innocence when he was falsely accused of a crime based on files found on his work laptop. The expert determined the laptop had been infected with viruses that resulted in the unwanted activity without the owner's knowledge. As a result of the expert's findings, all charges were dropped and the man's life was restored. This story illustrates the importance of computer forensics in determining the truth in such cases and fighting cybercrime.

1. A Story explaining the importance of Computer Forensics. By: Agape Inc A Story explaining the importance of Computer Forensics. By: Agape Inc

2. Meet Michael Fiola

3. An investigator. Previously working for Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). A hard working man. A nice human being.

4. Someone steals his laptop. DIA issues a new DELL laptop to him. He starts using the laptop for his work. He browses some work related websites. He also adds some websites to his Internet Favorites.

5. For some reason, DIA asks Fiola to submit his laptop after some days. Laptop is reviewed by investigators. They find files & images of Child Pornography.

6. Fiola says he doesn't know anything in this matter!

7. Yet, Fiola is fired and faces prosecution.

8. He loses his friends. He loses his family. He is shunned by his community. His wife becomes ill.

9. Fiola gets very depressed. But he knows that he is innocent. He keeps thinking of ways to prove his innocence. Until, he is struck by an idea…

10. He hires a COMPUTER FORENSIC EXPERT

11. Forensic expert analyses and examines Fiola’s laptop. Expert concludes that the laptop was misconfigured and infected by viruses and that resulted in the unwanted activity.

12. Forensic Expert says: “ Michael Fiola is innocent.”

13. The Court of law re-examines the evidences. Accepts the forensic expert’s report. And drops all the charges against Fiola.

14. Michael Fiola is now living happily in Rhode Island and is happy with his new job.

15. Computer Forensics can change any one’s life. That’s how important it is in today’s tech savvy environment. We urge everyone to fight against cyber crime. Lets make the web a safer place for everyone!

16. Disclaimer: This slideshow has been inspired from the real life story of Michael Fiola and his struggle due to a misconfigured laptop. All the names and images are the proprietary material of their respective owners. More information about Michael Fiola’s case can be found at: http://www.crn.com/security/208700507

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