Do disk forensics approaches such as block-level analysis apply to solid-state devices and flash drives? Flash drives completely eliminate the concept of a block or any rotating portion, so what happens now? Do your delete, erase, wipe, and format concepts continue to function similarly? So on and so forth.Do your ...
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 ...
Mobile Acquisition Possibilities Mobile devices provide a variety of possible acquisition opportunities. The capacity to collect a specific sort of acquisition will be determined by the mobile device’s make/model/operating system, as well as the lab’s accessible instruments. The mobile acquisitions include Full File System, Physical, Logical, After First Unlock (AFU), ...
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 ...
Introduction Graphology, the study and analysis of handwriting, has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Even though it is frequently associated with personality assessment and hiring processes, graphology also plays a significant role in forensic science. This blog explores the intriguing field of graphology within the context of forensic ...
Encryption types There are several types of encryptions, including symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, and steganography. Each type has advantages and limitations, as well as decryption methods and tools that differ. For example, symmetric encryption encrypts and decrypts data using the same key, making it faster and simpler but more prone to ...
The name USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. A “bus” is a circuit link that transfers data or power between components in an electronic system. A “serial” bus sends data one bit at a time via a single wire. USB is an engineering standard that specifies the connectors and cables ...
Introduction The demand for professionals with expertise in digital forensics is growing as technology is used more and more. The field of digital forensics involves the collection, preservation, and analysis of electronic data in order to investigate and thwart criminality. This field is crucial and requires a certain set of ...
We’ve been working with a computer forensics team for the past 1.5 years, and we have a checklist of typical questions to ask our clients before each engagement to prepare the necessary equipment and develop a timeline for computer imaging and analysis. Some of these queries include “How many computers ...