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17. Open-Source or Freeware Tools

Authors : Joakim Kävrestad, Marcus Birath, Nathan Clarke

Published in: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter delves into a variety of open-source and freeware tools essential for forensic examinations. It highlights tools such as PECmd for parsing prefetch files, Shellbags Explorer for interpreting shellbag data, LECmd for analyzing .lnk files, Thumbcache Viewer for parsing thumbnails, USBDevview for tracking USB device information, and Registry Explorer for registry hive analysis. Each tool is described in detail, with practical examples and download links provided, making it an invaluable resource for forensic professionals seeking to enhance their toolkit.
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Metadata
Title
Open-Source or Freeware Tools
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_17

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