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The 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack crippled global systems, encrypting data until ransoms were paid. While cybersecurity teams contained the breach, digital forensics experts traced its origins—highlighting their critical link: cybersecurity defends systems; digital forensics investigates breaches.

As crime evolves digitally, law enforcement and forensic teams face escalating threats. Cyberattacks disrupt infrastructure, fund crime, and exploit encrypted communications or IoT devices. Meanwhile, recovering evidence demands precision to meet legal standards.

This article clarifies how cybersecurity (preventing attacks) and digital forensics (analyzing breaches) form a lifecycle of protection and accountability. For agencies and forensic professionals, integrating both is non-negotiable. We’ll explore their synergy in combating threats, preserving evidence, and leveraging tools that bridge prevention (e.g., threat detection) and investigation (e.g., forensic imaging).

Whether securing networks or dissecting breaches, understanding this intersection ensures resilience in a hyperconnected world.