The Content of FIT Files on a Garmin Device Depending upon the specific device, Garmin fitness trackers can contain significant amounts of information that can be used to allow for the identification of time, date, distance travelled, speed, location, heart rate and various other details of the device/user at a particular time. The device stores […]
Apple iPhones and What Deleted Data Can Be Recovered
Background to iOS File Systems Apple continually updates their iOS operating system used on iPhone and iPad devices to increase the privacy and security of the end user which includes the employment of greater levels of encryption to prevent or restrict the amount of data that can be retrieved. Within an iPhone or iPad, files […]
Apple iOS User Dictionary File Explained
What is the User Dictionary File? A user dictionary file allows the device to provide predictive text and autocorrect fuctions within different applications. The dictionary file can include standard dictionary words as well as words that have been typed by the user. These user typed words can include usernames, passwords and any other non-standard words […]
The KnowledgeC.db File within Apple Devices
What is the KnowledgeC database? The KnowledgeC.db file contains a record of different processes that operate on an Apple device including application usage. Safari Internet history can also be recovered from the database. The KnowledgeC.db file can be extracted from an Apple device using certain forensic software and can allow for an assessment of when […]
Jumplist Entries Explained
What Are Jumplist Entries? The Jump List function was first introduced within the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and enables the user to view a list of the files most recently opened within each application pinned to the taskbar. The user can view the Jump List entries for a particular application by right clicking on […]
