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Learn Computer Forensics – 2nd edition

You're reading from   Learn Computer Forensics – 2nd edition Your one-stop guide to searching, analyzing, acquiring, and securing digital evidence

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2022
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803238302
Length 434 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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William Oettinger William Oettinger
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Table of Contents (17) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Types of Computer-Based Investigations 2. The Forensic Analysis Process FREE CHAPTER 3. Acquisition of Evidence 4. Computer Systems 5. Computer Investigation Process 6. Windows Artifact Analysis 7. RAM Memory Forensic Analysis 8. Email Forensics – Investigation Techniques 9. Internet Artifacts 10. Online Investigations 11. Networking Basics 12. Report Writing 13. Expert Witness Ethics 14. Assessments 15. Other Books You May Enjoy
16. Index

Undercover investigations

What is an online investigation? Is it a set of resources, or is it a user’s activity in the digital world? An online investigation is a systematic search of the internet to identify, preserve, analyze, and report on information relevant to the subject of the investigation. Most of us are familiar with someone being fired for something they posted online. It could be an insensitive tweet, a TikTok video filmed at work, or a Facebook post that could be considered offensive.

Consider, in 2020 and 2021, the following:

  • Maryland fired Arthur Love because of his posts on Facebook that supported Kyle Rittenhouse. Love was the Deputy Director for the state of Maryland’s Office of Community Initiatives. The firing was because the postings contained “divisive images and statements.” Love has since filed a lawsuit stating Maryland violated his rights, and he should not be punished for content created on his private time and...
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