Introduction In today’s digital world, critical evidence often exists only in electronic form. Text messages, emails, social media communications, cloud-stored documents, mobile phone data, CCTV recordings, GPS information, and computer files can all play a crucial role in legal proceedings and investigations. However, digital evidence is inherently fragile. Data can be deleted, overwritten, altered, encrypted, […]
Facebook and Facebook Messenger: Introduction, History, and Forensic Artefacts
Introduction Meta Platforms operates two of the world’s most widely used communication platforms: Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Together, these services allow users to communicate through text messages, voice calls, video calls, image sharing, file transfers, and social networking activities. Due to their widespread adoption, Facebook and Messenger frequently feature in digital forensic investigations involving criminal, […]
What Information Should Be Provided to a Forensic Expert?
Introduction Digital forensic investigations are most effective when the forensic expert receives clear, accurate, and comprehensive information at the outset of the case. Whether the matter involves civil litigation, criminal proceedings, employment disputes, family court matters, data breaches, or internal corporate investigations, the quality of information provided to the forensic expert can significantly impact the […]
Introduction to Snapchat
Snapchat: History and Digital Forensic Artefacts Introduction Snapchat is one of the world’s most popular multimedia messaging applications, allowing users to send photographs, videos, text messages, and other content that is designed to disappear after viewing. Launched with a focus on privacy and temporary communication, Snapchat has transformed the social media landscape by introducing features […]
A History of Microsoft Windows and the Digital Forensic Artefacts Available to a Digital Forensic Investigator
Introduction Microsoft Windows is the most widely used desktop operating system in the world and has been a key source of digital evidence in computer forensic investigations for decades. Windows systems generate and store large amounts of information about user activities, system events, application usage, internet browsing, file access, and connected devices. These records, known […]
