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14. Finding Artifacts

Authors : Joakim Kävrestad, Marcus Birath, Nathan Clarke

Published in: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the essentials of forensic examination, focusing on the identification and analysis of artifacts within the Windows registry. It covers the process of determining the active control set, extracting key information such as install date and time zone settings, and understanding user activity through artifacts like shellbags and MRU keys. The chapter also explores the recovery of deleted files and the analysis of unorganized data, providing practical techniques and tools for forensic examiners. Additionally, it offers insights into the analysis of log files, chat logs, and SQLite databases, making it a comprehensive guide for digital forensics professionals.
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Title
Finding Artifacts
Authors
Joakim Kävrestad
Marcus Birath
Nathan Clarke
Copyright Year
2024
Book
Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-53648-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-53649-6

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53649-6_14

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