Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT 2025)
Conference: First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT 2025)
Date: 22-23 December 2025
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Website: https://kautzconference.sze.hu/home The First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT-25) was organized by the Department of Digital Forensics, School of Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and held on December 22–23, 2025. The conference brought together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to present and discuss recent research findings and technological developments in forensic science and cyber technologies. The conference was conducted in physical mode, providing a platform for academic exchange and technical discussion. The primary objective of ICFACT-25 was to promote research and interdisciplinary collaboration in the areas of digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, forensic innovation, and cybersecurity. The conference addressed current challenges arising from rapid digitalization, increasing cyber threats, and the growing complexity of digital evidence, with an emphasis on scientific rigor and practical applicability. The scope of the conference included topics such as digital, device, network, cloud, malware, IoT, and social media forensics; image, video, audio, and biometric analysis; artificial intelligence in forensics; blockchain technology; dark web investigations; OSINT; virtual autopsy; financial crime analysis; questioned documents; crime scene management; and emerging legal and regulatory issues in forensic science. All submissions underwent a peer-review process, and the selected papers included in this proceedings volume were chosen based on their quality, originality, and relevance to the conference themes, ensuring consistency with the stated aims and scope. The editors express their sincere thanks to the authors for their contributions and to the reviewers for their valuable efforts in the evaluation process. Appreciation is also extended to the organizing committee for their support in the successful conduct of ICFACT-25. It is hoped that this proceedings volume will serve as a useful reference and contribute to further research and development in forensic science and cyber technologies.
Date: 22-23 December 2025
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Website: https://kautzconference.sze.hu/home The First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT-25) was organized by the Department of Digital Forensics, School of Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and held on December 22–23, 2025. The conference brought together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to present and discuss recent research findings and technological developments in forensic science and cyber technologies. The conference was conducted in physical mode, providing a platform for academic exchange and technical discussion. The primary objective of ICFACT-25 was to promote research and interdisciplinary collaboration in the areas of digital forensics, cybercrime investigation, forensic innovation, and cybersecurity. The conference addressed current challenges arising from rapid digitalization, increasing cyber threats, and the growing complexity of digital evidence, with an emphasis on scientific rigor and practical applicability. The scope of the conference included topics such as digital, device, network, cloud, malware, IoT, and social media forensics; image, video, audio, and biometric analysis; artificial intelligence in forensics; blockchain technology; dark web investigations; OSINT; virtual autopsy; financial crime analysis; questioned documents; crime scene management; and emerging legal and regulatory issues in forensic science. All submissions underwent a peer-review process, and the selected papers included in this proceedings volume were chosen based on their quality, originality, and relevance to the conference themes, ensuring consistency with the stated aims and scope. The editors express their sincere thanks to the authors for their contributions and to the reviewers for their valuable efforts in the evaluation process. Appreciation is also extended to the organizing committee for their support in the successful conduct of ICFACT-25. It is hoped that this proceedings volume will serve as a useful reference and contribute to further research and development in forensic science and cyber technologies.