Summary
In this chapter, we focused on what artifacts may be created by the user as they use a web browser. We covered different web browsers and looked at social media applications. We discussed various social media applications and what artifacts they may leave behind. There may be minimal artifacts left on the user’s system, but there may be additional artifacts on the user’s mobile device or in the possession of the service provider.
We also went into P2P file sharing and what artifacts this will leave on the user’s system. You should now be able to understand and identify the different browsers and artifacts that can be found. You should be able to understand and identify the most popular social media applications and the common locations where artifacts could be found. You should also be able to understand the basic structure and operation of P2P file-sharing networks and be familiar with typical P2P file-sharing client applications and artifacts.
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