IT Forensics · OSINT
Analysing mobile app metadata using OSINT – utilising publicly available app information for forensic purposes
App store listings and publicly available metadata for mobile applications often contain technical and organisational information that may be relevant in the context of existing cases.
As part of existing IT forensic or security investigations, we carry out structured research into publicly available information relating to a relevant mobile application.
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.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
Our services
We investigate publicly available metadata and App Store information relating to a relevant mobile application and document the results in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
How a mobile app metadata analysis works
Publicly accessible App Store listings, authorisation details and technical metadata are systematically researched and cross-checked against any further information available in each case; the findings are documented.
Why is the analysis of mobile app metadata relevant from a forensic perspective?
Publicly available app information can provide important insights into an app’s publisher, how it works or the permissions it requests.
This may be particularly relevant when classifying apps that are suspected of being counterfeit or faulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „OSINT-based analysis of mobile app metadata"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to support your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate investigations.
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