LNK (Shortcut) Files: LNK files are Windows shortcut files that contain metadata about the file or program they link to. They can reveal...

1.Drive Letter and Volume Name USB devices play a significant role in forensic investigations, and understanding the drive letter and...

1.Key Identification USB devices are commonly used for data transfer and storage, making them a crucial aspect of digital forensics...

1.Timezone The system time zone plays a crucial role in forensic investigations as it provides valuable insights into the timing of...

1. Last Login: Location: C:\windows\system32\config\SAM SAM\Domains\Account\Users Interpretation: The last login time for local accounts...

Tools of Analysis: DB Browser for SQLite/SQLciper Armed with the "DB Browser for SQLite," forensic investigators gain a powerful lens...

1. Open/Save MRU Artifacts: It acts as a repository for a history of files accessed or saved by users, offering a panoramic view of their...

1.Search-WordWheelQuery The "WordWheelQuery" registry key is a valuable artifact found in the Windows registry of Windows 7 to Windows 10...

1.ACMRU Description: On Windows XP machines, the search assistant feature allows users to search for various items such as filenames,...

1.Last Visted MRU Tracks the specific executable used by an application to open the files documented in the OpenSaveMRU key. In addition,...

1. Open/Save MRU Artifacts: It acts as a repository for a history of files accessed or saved by users, offering a panoramic view of their...

1.Jump Lists Get deep details about this artifact from my previous blog. Blog 1: Unveiling the Significance of Jump list Files in...

1. Last Visited MRU Description: The Last Visited MRU (Most Recently Used) artifact tracks the specific executable files used by an...

On Live System: (Can be used for collected lnk files) Key Data Extracted from LNK Files: When parsing LNK files, forensic investigators...

LNK files, commonly known as shortcuts, play a crucial role in digital forensics by serving as metadata resources utilized by the Windows...

Commands: Locate Recycle Bin in cmd View hidden files: Use the command DIR /ah to display hidden files, including those in the recycle...

The recycle bin plays a significant role in forensic investigations on Windows filesystems, offering valuable insights into deleted files...

Understanding how to extract and analyze shell bag data is essential for investigators seeking to uncover evidence and reconstruct user...

What are Shell Bags? Shell Bags are data structures within the Windows registry that track user window viewing preferences in Windows...

By leveraging its capabilities, investigators can efficiently extract valuable insights from Jump List files, shedding light on recent...