IT Forensics · Car
Forensic analysis of vehicle WLAN/hotspot usage data – Forensic documentation of in-vehicle internet connections
Many modern vehicles offer a built-in WLAN hotspot for passengers to access the internet, and some of them log connected devices and the times at which they are used.
This data may be useful for determining which devices were connected to the vehicle at any given time, irrespective of any other vehicle-specific records.
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 connection logs from the vehicle’s WLAN hotspot and document connected devices and periods of use in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how a WLAN hotspot analysis works
Once the backup has been completed, the available connection protocols are extracted and the associated device IDs and connection periods are organised chronologically.
Why is the WLAN hotspot analysis relevant in a forensic context?
Detecting connected mobile devices can provide important insights into the occupants of a vehicle at a specific point in time.
When combined with other data sources, this can help to clarify issues relating to usage and occupancy.
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LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne
Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „forensic analysis of vehicle WLAN/hotspot usage data"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle artefacts.
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