When it comes to digital forensics, the imaging process is one of the most important steps in collecting and preserving evidence. There are many different methods that experts use to replicate digital storage media, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. One of the most common methods for forensic ...
In the digital age, encryption has become an integral part of our daily lives, serving as a crucial tool for securing sensitive information and protecting our privacy. But the increasing use of encryption has also created serious difficulties for digital forensic investigations, resulting in a complicated situation where security competes ...
Web browsers are widely used to access different online platforms and services. Digital investigations pertaining to criminal cases, cybersecurity incidents, or other illicit actions require important insights into people’s online behaviour, which can be obtained through the analysis of browser artifacts. Cookies, cache files, downloaded files, and browsing histories are ...
Forensic analysis can play a crucial role in recovering data lost in a malware attack through a systematic and methodical approach. Here’s how forensic analysis can achieve this.: Get your system ready After a malware attack, you should turn off your computer and disconnect it from any external storage devices ...
Introduction: In today’s interconnected world, data is the currency that regulates our digital lives. From online banking and e-commerce transactions to secure messaging and cloud storage, we share our sensitive information with countless digital systems. However, as the value of this data increases, so does the risk of unauthorized access ...
We are all familiar with the word “seeing is believing,” but in a moment where powerful editing technologies allow for easy manipulation of visual content, the line between reality and illusion becomes increasingly blurred. With our displays displaying stunning vistas, compelling experiences, and seemingly flawless appearances, we are forced to ...
Error deleting is never safe. In a file system, deleting a file just deletes the file’s entry (pointer) from the file index. Consequently, the actual data is still present on the disk and is simply retrievable with the use of a simple data recovery program. Thus, before discarding, donating, or ...
Understanding SSRF Attack: Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a type of cyber attack, it is a web application vulnerability that has recently gained attention due to its potential for devastating consequences. In this malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in web applications using this attack vector, manipulating user-supplied input to create ...
Virtual private networks (VPNs) have increased in popularity in recent years as more people look to protect their online privacy and security. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, hiding your IP address and making it harder for third parties to monitor your online ...