Introduction
The purpose of this task is to identify technology-related tools, methods and information that are presently being used by or may otherwise be available for use bye law enforcement agencies in investigating cyber crimes.
The use of a computer to create and store information leaves behind "electronic footprints" that can actually make or break a criminal case. Sensitive data such as e-mail, documents, temporary files, passwords, time and date stamps and other potentially valuable information are written to remote locations on computer hard disk drives and floppy disks as part of the normal operating process. Most perpetrators are unaware that such information exists and therefore are extremely careless in covering their tracks.
The tools, technology and software that are currently available for use in uncovering electronic footprints are described here. The techniques employed and , where appropriate the limitations of these investigative aids are identified. It is important for investigators to know how these tools work and what they can and cannot expect them to do.
Computer forensic specialists provide the legal profession with services that allow them to use the seized computer or computer data in court or in their discovery process. These specialists follow strict guidelines in order to provide acceptable data to the court. Descriptions of those guidelines are outside the scope of this paper. However , all reputable computer forensic investigators follow some basic practices for the preservation of crime scene evidence.
The purpose of this task is to identify technology-related tools, methods and information that are presently being used by or may otherwise be available for use bye law enforcement agencies in investigating cyber crimes.
The use of a computer to create and store information leaves behind "electronic footprints" that can actually make or break a criminal case. Sensitive data such as e-mail, documents, temporary files, passwords, time and date stamps and other potentially valuable information are written to remote locations on computer hard disk drives and floppy disks as part of the normal operating process. Most perpetrators are unaware that such information exists and therefore are extremely careless in covering their tracks.
The tools, technology and software that are currently available for use in uncovering electronic footprints are described here. The techniques employed and , where appropriate the limitations of these investigative aids are identified. It is important for investigators to know how these tools work and what they can and cannot expect them to do.
Computer forensic specialists provide the legal profession with services that allow them to use the seized computer or computer data in court or in their discovery process. These specialists follow strict guidelines in order to provide acceptable data to the court. Descriptions of those guidelines are outside the scope of this paper. However , all reputable computer forensic investigators follow some basic practices for the preservation of crime scene evidence.
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