Grayshift provides mobile device digital forensics tools that enable lawful access and data extraction from locked smartphones. Their technology assists law enforcement and security professionals in retrieving critical evidence from devices, enhancing investigative capabilities in criminal cases.
Funding
$47M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Law enforcement agencies and security professionals face significant challenges in accessing and extracting data from locked mobile devices during criminal investigations, hindering their ability to gather critical evidence. Traditional methods are often time-consuming, require specialized expertise, and may not be effective against advanced security measures implemented on modern smartphones.
Solution
Grayshift provides digital forensic solutions that enable investigators to lawfully access, extract, and analyze data from locked iOS and Android devices. Their flagship product, GrayKey, offers rapid passcode cracking and file system extraction, bypassing security protocols to retrieve actionable intelligence. ArtifactIQ automates the analysis of extracted data, identifying key evidence and generating comprehensive reports to accelerate investigations. VeraKey extends these capabilities to field operations, allowing for targeted data collection and preview directly at the point of seizure.
Target Audience
The primary customers are law enforcement agencies, government security organizations, and digital forensics service providers responsible for investigating criminal activity and gathering digital evidence from mobile devices.
Features
- GrayKey: Enables passcode cracking and full file system extraction from locked iOS and Android devices
- ArtifactIQ: Automates data analysis, evidence identification, and report generation from mobile device extractions
- VeraKey: Provides field-deployable data preview and targeted extraction capabilities
- Supports a wide range of mobile device models and operating system versions
- Offers secure and forensically sound data acquisition methods
- Integrates with existing forensic workflows and analysis tools