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 […]
How to Enable Write Protection on USB Devices within Windows
Why Would I want to Write Protect USB Devices? A private computer that is shared by others or a company computer can contain personal, confidential or commercially sensitive information. Such information can easily be copied from the computer if the user connects a USB data stick or hard drive to it. To prevent this, a […]
How To Identify When an Android Handset was Factory Reset
The cases that we are involved often include the examination of mobile phones that have been factory reset before they were seized or handed over for review and the device may contain no or limited user data. Rather than stopping the examination as soon as it becomes apparent that the phone was reset and contains […]
