The Art & Science of Password Cracking in Forensics — A Practical Guide by Hawk Eye Forensic Introduction In digital forensics, passwords are often the last barrier between an investigator and crucial evidence. Password cracking is both an art — requiring intuition, creativity, and case context — and a science ...
Ransomware Investigations: How Forensics Uncovers the Attack Trail Ransomware attacks have become one of the most formidable cyber threats in recent years. Organizations across the globe, from small businesses to large corporations, are increasingly falling victim to malicious actors who encrypt critical data and demand hefty ransoms. While preventive measures ...
Introduction In today’s digitized world, organisations rely heavily on virtual machines (VMs) and servers to manage data, run applications, and support remote operations. However, as cyber threats evolve and data breaches become increasingly sophisticated, recovering and analyzing digital evidence from these environments has become a critical component of digital forensics. ...
Introduction In today’s interconnected world, social media has become a dominant force shaping communication, business, and personal relationships. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, and LinkedIn generate massive amounts of data every second. While this digital ecosystem facilitates instant sharing and engagement, it also provides fertile ground for ...
Introduction In today’s digital era, almost every crime leaves behind a digital trail — be it in the form of emails, mobile data, CCTV footage, or online activity logs. Forensic investigators rely on this digital evidence to reconstruct events, identify suspects, and establish facts in court. However, digital evidence is ...
Introduction In today’s data-driven world, digital forensics plays a crucial role in criminal investigations, corporate audits, and cybercrime analysis. But what happens when a device is completely dead, encrypted, or severely damaged? That’s where advanced techniques like JTAG and Chip-Off come into play. These two methods go beyond software tools, ...
What Is Rooting? Rooting an Android phone means gaining superuser (administrator) access to your device’s operating system. In other words, you can modify system files, control hidden settings, and install custom software that normal users can’t. While this unlocks powerful features, it also bypasses many built-in security layers that protect ...
The Importance of Chain of Custody in Digital Forensic Cases In the field of digital forensics, evidence is everything. Whether it’s a deleted email, an encrypted hard drive, or a compromised smartphone, the information extracted from digital devices often plays a pivotal role in solving cybercrimes, corporate disputes, or fraud ...
Introduction Every digital action leaves behind a footprint. Whether it’s creating a document, visiting a website, connecting a USB device, or sending an email, systems silently record timestamps and activity logs. For forensic experts, these traces are more than scattered fragments; they are pieces of a story waiting to be ...