Introduction A mobile data session is a period during which a mobile device connects to a cellular network to exchange data services such as web browsing, social media, email, application traffic, streaming media, cloud synchronisation, and messaging. Unlike traditional voice calls, which generate a single call record, data communications produce numerous network events and session […]
Investigating TeamViewer Usage on a Device Using Digital Forensics
Introduction TeamViewer is a legitimate remote access and remote administration application widely used for technical support, remote working, system administration, and file transfer. From a digital forensic perspective, TeamViewer frequently becomes relevant during investigations involving: Although TeamViewer is legitimate software, it may also be abused by attackers to gain persistent access to victim systems. Therefore, […]
Android History and Digital Forensic Artefacts
Introduction Android is the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, powering billions of smartphones, tablets, smart televisions, wearable devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Developed initially by Android Inc. and later acquired by Google in 2005, Android has evolved into a sophisticated and feature-rich platform. Due to its widespread adoption and the significant […]
AES-256 Encryption: Hardware-Level Data Protection from a Digital Forensics and Data Recovery Perspective
Introduction Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is the most widely deployed symmetric encryption algorithm in the world and serves as the foundation of modern data protection technologies. AES-256, which uses a 256-bit cryptographic key, is considered one of the strongest commercially available encryption standards and is widely implemented in operating systems, mobile devices, self-encrypting drives (SEDs), […]
Apple iOS: History and Digital Forensic Artefacts
Introduction Apple iOS is one of the world’s most widely used mobile operating systems, powering millions of iPhones and other Apple devices. Since its introduction in 2007, iOS has evolved from a relatively simple smartphone operating system into a sophisticated platform featuring advanced security, cloud integration, artificial intelligence, and extensive privacy protections. Due to the […]
