Volatile data is any data that is temporarily stored and would be lost if power is removed from the device containing it i. The ‘live’ examination of the device is required in order to include volatile data within any digital forensic investigation. Volatile data can exist within temporary cache files, system files and random access […]
Computer Forensics
A Definition Computer forensics is the identification, collection, preservation, acquisition, investigation, analysis and reporting of digital devices and data present on them so that any information identified is admissible in court proceedings. The findings of any digital forensic examination should be provided in an understandable and clear format and be supported by a technical or […]
Vigilante Groups Hinder Police Investigations
Groups of vigilantes are incorrectly identifying individuals who are then attacked, wrongly accused on even taking their own lives, states Simon Bailey, head of child protections at the National Police Chiefs’ Council. He has ruled out working with such groups even though evidence from them is increasingly being used to prosecute suspects. Mr Bailey states […]
Exploit Allows Rogue Users to Gain Control of Windows 10 Operating Systems
A zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft’s most recent operating systems. The exploit can allow malware and logged-in users to gain administrator level privileges on Windows 10 which allows them to gain full control of the computer. The exploit code was shared online on 21st May 2019 and currently no patch exists to prevent […]
Online Porn Ban – Access Limited to ‘Registered’ Adults by UK Law
From 15th July 2019, the UK government has announced a porn ban and that online websites containing over a third of pornography will be banned from access by any users not registered and verified through an official process to prove that they are over the age of 18. Any individuals wishing to access legal adult […]
