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Original, unpublished research contributions with substantial technical depth and results.
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ICDF2C 2026
International Conference on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime
The 17th EAI International Conference on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime (ICDF2C 2026) is a premier forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss advancements in digital forensics and cyber crime prevention. The conference covers a broad spectrum of technical, legal, and ethical aspects of digital investigations and cybersecurity.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
January 21, 2026
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Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
January 21, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Short Papers
Concise presentations of work in progress, preliminary results, or innovative ideas with limited scope.
Journal Track
Extended versions of papers suitable for publication in a companion journal after peer review.
Research areas in scope
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Digital Forensics
Computer forensicsNetwork forensicsMobile device forensicsCloud forensicsIoT forensicsDigital evidence acquisition and preservationForensic analysis tools and techniquesForensic imaging and data recoveryAnti-forensics and counter-forensics
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Cyber Crime
Cybercrime investigation and prosecutionMalware analysis and detectionRansomware and extortionPhishing and social engineeringFinancial cyber crimeCyber terrorism and espionageDark web and hidden servicesCyber crime trends and profiling
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Legal and Ethical Issues
Digital evidence admissibilityPrivacy and data protection lawsCross-border digital investigationsEthical challenges in digital forensicsRegulatory compliance and standardsHuman rights and digital surveillance
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Emerging Technologies and Applications
AI and machine learning in forensicsBlockchain forensicsForensics in augmented/virtual realityForensic analytics and big dataAutomated forensic workflowsForensics in 5G and next-gen networks
Policies worth checking twice
- All submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
- Papers must be formatted according to the EAI guidelines.
- Double-blind review process is employed.
- Maximum paper length is 12 pages for full papers and 6 pages for short papers.
- Dual submission to other conferences or journals is not permitted.
- Author lists cannot be changed after the submission deadline.
- Authors must include an AI-use statement if generative AI tools were used in the research or writing process.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
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Last verified September 9, 2026