NetAnalysis® v4.2 and HstEx® v6.2 – Expanded Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari Support

NetAnalysis® v4.2 Release Notes

NetAnalysis® v4.2 delivers a series of targeted enhancements aimed at improving analytical performance, data interpretation and overall reliability. As with all updates, this release has been shaped by practical investigative use and ongoing refinement of core functionality. This version includes:

• New support for Apple Safari v26.
• Support for 75 new browser versions.
• Improved handling of corrupt SQLite databases encountered during import.
• Improved Preferences Filter which includes Site Preferences and Configuration.
• Improved handling of Chromium based Simple Cache Sparse entries.
• Improved handling of HstEx® recovered Microsoft Internet Explorer and Legacy Edge AppCache and AppCacheEntry.
• Improved handling of older *.hstx segment files.
• Improved reporting by exposing the “ActiveFilter” in the Report Parameters.

NetAnalysis® Change Log

The full list of changes can be found here: NetAnalysis® v4.2 Change Log.

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HstEx® Version 6.2 Release Notes

Version 6.2 of HstEx® introduces a range of improvements across parsing, performance and overall application stability. These changes are the result of ongoing development and real-world feedback from investigators. This release includes:

• New support for Apple Safari v26.
• Support for changes in Chrome Quota Manager
• Support for changes in Firefox Cookies
• Support for changes in Chrome Login Data
• Support for changes in Samsung Internet Login Data
• Support for changes in Apple Safari Tabs
• Support for changes in Apple Safari Cloud Tab Devices
• Support for changes in Apple Safari Cloud Tabs

Digital Detective HstEx® v6.2 Searching for Evidence

HstEx® Change Log

The full list of changes can be found here: HstEx® v6.2 Change Log.

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