Practical Mobile Forensics - Second Edition

Summary

Mobile devices store a wide range of information such as SMS, call logs, browser history, chat messages, location details, and so on. Mobile device forensics includes many approaches and concepts that fall outside of the boundaries of traditional digital forensics. Extreme care should be taken while handling the device right from evidence intake phase to archiving phase. Examiners responsible for mobile devices must understand the different acquisition methods and the complexities of handling the data during analysis. Extracting data from a mobile device is half the battle. The operating system, security features, and type of smartphone will determine the amount of access you have to the data. It is important to follow sound forensic practices ...