IT Forensics · Car
Forensic analysis of OTA-Update logs – Forensic investigation of over-the-air updates
Over-the-air Update updates enable manufacturers to update software in vehicles wirelessly; depending on the system, this may generate log data relating to the download, installation and outcome of the Update process.
These logs can be accessed both locally in the vehicle and, subject to the appropriate authorisation, by the manufacturer, and provide insights into the exact sequence of events in a Update process.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.
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We analyse the available local OTA-Update logs and, where access is granted, consult supplementary manufacturer records for comparison.
Typical areas of application
This is how an OTA-Update analysis is carried out
Once the backup has been completed, any available local Update logs are extracted and, where accessible, cross-referenced with the manufacturer’s records. Any anomalies, such as failed installations, are documented separately.
Why is the OTA-Update analysis relevant in a forensic context?
A failed or incomplete Update test may be relevant as a possible explanation for atypical vehicle behaviour.
Determining the exact date and time of a Update is often crucial for establishing which software version was actually active at the time of an incident.
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LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne
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