Faraday bag usage should be used whenever possible to protect against remote intrusion and/or destruction of evidence contained on cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

Faraday bag usage should be used whenever possible to protect against remote intrusion and/or destruction of evidence contained on cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

• A. Should be used whenever possible to protect against remote intrusion and/or destruction of evidence contained on cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
• B. Only for laptops
• C. Not necessary if device is encrypted
• D. Should be used only in labs

Answer: (B)

Faraday bags work by blocking RF signals to the device, preventing remote access, wiping, or tampering while evidence is in transit or in storage. The emphasis on using the bag for laptops reflects how these machines often carry the most substantial amount of evidentiary data and have multiple wireless interfaces (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) that could be exploited remotely if not isolated. By isolating laptops first, you reduce the highest risk to integrity during handling. Encryption alone doesn’t stop remote manipulation when a device is connected or powered, and the rule isn’t meant to be limited only to labs or to exclude other devices when feasible; but in this scenario, the guidance prioritizes laptops as the primary target for protection.

Faraday bags work by blocking RF signals to the device, preventing remote access, wiping, or tampering while evidence is in transit or in storage. The emphasis on using the bag for laptops reflects how these machines often carry the most substantial amount of evidentiary data and have multiple wireless interfaces (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, etc.) that could be exploited remotely if not isolated. By isolating laptops first, you reduce the highest risk to integrity during handling. Encryption alone doesn’t stop remote manipulation when a device is connected or powered, and the rule isn’t meant to be limited only to labs or to exclude other devices when feasible; but in this scenario, the guidance prioritizes laptops as the primary target for protection.