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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

You're reading from   Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide Engage in proactive cyber defense using digital forensics techniques

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803248479
Length 318 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Muhiballah Mohammed Muhiballah Mohammed
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Table of Contents (14) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1:Windows OS Forensics and Lab Preparation
2. Chapter 1: Introducing the Windows OS and Filesystems and Getting Prepared for the Labs FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Evidence Acquisition 4. Chapter 3: Memory Forensics for the Windows OS 5. Chapter 4: The Windows Registry 6. Chapter 5: User Profiling Using the Windows Registry 7. Part 2:Windows OS Additional Artifacts
8. Chapter 6: Application Execution Artifacts 9. Chapter 7: Forensic Analysis of USB Artifacts 10. Chapter 8: Forensic Analysis of Browser Artifacts 11. Chapter 9: Exploring Additional Artifacts 12. Index 13. Other Books You May Enjoy

Forensic Analysis of Browser Artifacts

In today’s digital age, web browsers have become an integral part of our daily lives. From browsing websites to accessing online services, browsers store a wealth of valuable information that can aid in forensic investigations. This article explores the significance of browser artifacts in forensic analysis of the Windows operating system, shedding light on the valuable digital footprints left behind by users.

When users interact with web browsers, a variety of artifacts are generated and stored on their Windows systems. These artifacts include browsing history, cookies, cache files, bookmarks, downloads, form data, and session information. Each of these artifacts provides a unique glimpse into the user’s online activities and can serve as critical evidence in forensic investigations.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Overview of browsers
  • Internet Explorer and Edge
  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox...
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