Digital & Cyber Forensics

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Digital & Cyber Forensics

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Digital and cyber forensics focus on the investigation of crimes involving electronic devices, data breaches, and online activities. This field is essential for solving cases related to cybercrimes, fraud, hacking, and digital evidence recovery.

1. Computer Crime Investigations

• Involves analyzing digital evidence from computers, hard drives, and storage devices.
• Crimes include hacking, phishing, identity theft, and cyberstalking.
• Investigators recover deleted files, emails, and internet history to trace criminal activity.

2. Data Recovery & Digital Evidence Preservation

• Forensic Imaging – Creates a bit-by-bit copy of a suspect’s hard drive to prevent data tampering.
• Metadata Analysis – Examines timestamps, file origins, and hidden data in documents.
• Encryption & Password Cracking – Used to access locked or hidden data.

3. Cyber Threat Analysis

• Tracks cybercriminals and prevents cyberattacks.
• Malware Analysis – Identifies viruses, ransomware, and spyware used in attacks.
• Network Traffic Analysis – Monitors data flow to detect unauthorized access.

4. Mobile & Network Forensics

• Investigates crimes using data from mobile phones, cloud storage, and social media.
• SIM Card & Call Log Analysis – Tracks calls, messages, and contacts.
• GPS Location Tracking – Determines suspect movements and whereabouts.

Digital forensics is crucial in modern crime-solving, ensuring electronic evidence is collected and analyzed securely.