Comprehensive Digital Forensic Tool for macOS Investigations

About MacFIRE Digital Forensic Tool

MacFIRE is a professional-grade, open-source forensic acquisition and analysis tool specifically designed for macOS systems. Created by digital forensic experts for investigators, security professionals, and incident responders, MacFIRE provides a powerful yet user-friendly platform for thorough digital investigations on Apple Mac systems.

In today's complex digital environment, having reliable forensic tools for macOS is essential. MacFIRE fills this critical need with its comprehensive artifact collection capabilities, forensically sound disk imaging, and detailed HTML reporting - all tailored specifically for macOS environments.

Whether you're responding to a security incident, conducting an internal investigation, or gathering evidence for legal proceedings, MacFIRE provides the tools you need for thorough macOS digital forensics.

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Forensic Artifact Collection

Collect and preserve critical macOS system artifacts organized by investigative categories including System Information, User Data, Security Evidence, Network Activity and more. Perfect for digital investigations requiring thorough evidence gathering.

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Forensic Disk Imaging

Create court-admissible, forensically sound disk images with SHA-256 hash verification for evidence integrity assurance and proper chain of custody documentation. Essential for incident response and legal investigations.

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Investigative Reporting

Generate comprehensive HTML forensic reports summarizing collected digital evidence, system information, and artifact statistics for professional documentation of investigative findings.

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Security Investigation

Designed with cybersecurity investigation best practices, providing complete evidence transparency with detailed logging and proper documentation for incident response teams.

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Targeted Evidence Collection

Selectively collect forensic artifacts based on specific categories of interest for focused digital investigations, with visible progress tracking for large-scale acquisitions.

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Extensible Forensic Platform

Easily extend the digital investigation tool with new artifact categories or collection methods through a modular design, perfect for specialized forensic requirements.

Why Choose MacFIRE for Your Digital Forensic Needs

Feature	MacFIRE	Commercial Alternatives
Specialized for macOS	✓	✓
Open Source	✓	✗
Cost	Free	$1,000 - $5,000+
Forensic Reporting	✓	✓
Disk Imaging	✓	✓
Hash Verification	✓	✓
Customizable	✓	Limited
Latest macOS Support	✓	Varies by vendor

Installing the Digital Forensic Tool

Getting started with MacFIRE forensic software is simple:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Masriyan/MacFIRE.git
cd MacFIRE

# Make the script executable
chmod +x macfire.py

# Optional: Install dcfldd for enhanced forensic disk imaging capabilities
brew install dcfldd

Digital Investigation Usage Examples

Collecting All Forensic Artifacts for Investigation

sudo python3 macfire.py --collect-artifacts ./evidence

Collecting Specific Digital Evidence Categories

sudo python3 macfire.py --collect-artifacts ./evidence --categories "System Security" "Network"

Creating a Forensic Disk Image

sudo python3 macfire.py --create-raw ./disk_images

Generating a Detailed Forensic Investigation Report

python3 macfire.py --generate-report ./reports --artifacts-path ./evidence/artifacts_20250401_123456

What Digital Forensic Investigators Say

"MacFIRE has become an essential part of our macOS forensic toolkit. The artifact categorization and detailed reporting have significantly streamlined our investigation workflow."

- Alex Chen, Lead Digital Forensic Investigator

"As a DFIR consultant specializing in macOS environments, I've found MacFIRE to be invaluable. The open-source nature allows me to customize it for specific client requirements while maintaining forensic soundness."

- Sarah Johnson, Cyber Forensic Consultant

"The detailed HTML reports generated by MacFIRE have made presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders much more effective. This tool bridges the gap between technical investigation and understandable results."

- Michael Rodriguez, Security Operations Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Digital Forensics with MacFIRE

Is MacFIRE suitable for court-admissible digital evidence collection?

Yes, MacFIRE is designed with forensic soundness in mind. It implements proper hashing for verification, maintains detailed logs of all actions, and provides comprehensive documentation to maintain chain of custody.

Which macOS versions does MacFIRE support for digital forensic investigation?

MacFIRE is officially designed for macOS Catalina (10.15) and later, including the latest macOS versions. It has limited support for earlier versions with some functionality differences.

Can MacFIRE be used for remote forensic investigations?

MacFIRE is primarily designed for local investigations where you have physical access to the macOS device. However, it can be deployed remotely with proper setup and secure access to the target system.

How does MacFIRE compare to commercial macOS forensic tools?

MacFIRE provides many of the same core capabilities as commercial tools (artifact collection, disk imaging, reporting) with the advantages of being open-source, free, and customizable. While commercial tools may offer additional advanced features like automated analysis, MacFIRE focuses on fundamental forensic acquisition with high quality.

Is MacFIRE suitable for incident response investigations?

Absolutely. MacFIRE is an excellent tool for security incident response on macOS systems. Its category-based artifact collection allows responders to quickly gather relevant security evidence during an active investigation.