Nelufule, NthatheniShadung, Lesiba DSenamela, Pertunia MManari, Unarine J2025-03-102025-03-102024-11http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14138Several technological industries have been revolutionized by the advent of Industry 4.0 technologies, but more sophisticated cyber threats have become a challenge for digital forensic investigations. This is caused by the large volumes of sensitive data that are generated and shared across these technologies, which presents ethical and legal questions. Notwithstanding these difficulties, digital evidence has its uses. This article compares similar moral and legal dilemmas across the globe with an emphasis on forensic investigators' approaches to overcoming these challenges. The difficulties forensic investigators encounter in overcoming these difficulties are also covered in the essay.AbstractenInternet of ThingsDigital forensicsLegal considerationsEthical considerationsComparative studiesGlobal perspectiveConference Presentationn/a