Have you ever lost a USB drive (a.k.a. thumb drive, flash drive, stick memory)? Do you remember what was on it? Well, during the Proceedings of the 7th Australian Digital Forensics Conference[i], a paper was presented[ii] which captured the analysis of 43 USB devices that were sold in second-hand markets. The information that this analysis […] Read More
In manufacturing, stress testing is widely known as the best way to ensure a product’s quality. The concept of stress testing has been sensationalized in countless TV ads, for anything from deodorant to cars. And the message is simple: Our stuff won’t fail! We know this because we have tested it in conditions far harsher […] Read More
Every time you create a file on a Windows-based computer, it creates a history of that file. This information can be very useful in a typical investigation, helping you confirm who accessed or created what, and when they did it. The following was posted on February 23, 2011 by The Digital Standard, and it explains […] Read More