A Definition of Flash Memory Flash memory is a persistent memory chip that is used for data storage and, due to its portability, for transferring data between devices, such as a computer and digital camera. Flash memory has the ability to repeatedly store and delete data making it usable within USB flash drives, SD cards […]
An Overview of the Hard Disk
An Explanation of a Hard Disk A hard disk drive is a non-volatile data storage device within a computer and permanently stores data on a computer that can be retrieved by the system that is sometimes abbreviated as a hard drive, HD or HDD. The History of the Hard Disk The hard disk was originally […]
An Explanation of Volatile Data
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 […]
