MOBILE FORENSICS

Mobile artefacts – browser artefacts in IT forensics

Mobile browsers store significantly more information than just the history of websites visited. Depending on the operating system and browser, activity logs, search queries, downloads, cookies, form data and session information may be retained. These artefacts are often a key component of a mobile IT forensic investigation.

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We analyse browser databases, cache files, cookies and other artefacts, and compare these with downloads, timestamps, location data, communication data and file system information. This results in a comprehensive and traceable analysis.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • ✔Which websites were visited?
  • ✔Were any specific terms searched for?
  • ✔Which files were downloaded?
  • ✔Were there any registrations with cloud or social media services?
  • ✔Does the browser data match up with other evidence?

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Private browsing modes, deleted browsing histories or synchronisation settings may affect the available data set. Furthermore, different browsers store their information in different formats and databases.

Browser artefacts often provide valuable insights into smartphone usage patterns. Their informative value increases significantly when they are correlated with other digital traces.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can deleted browser data be recovered?

Depending on the device, browser and extraction method, there may still be usable artefacts present.

Do private browser sessions leave absolutely no trace?

Not necessarily. Depending on the operating system and the overall data situation, additional artefacts may nevertheless be present.

Are cookies relevant in a forensic context?

Yes. They can provide details of registrations, meetings or services attended.

Why is browser data compared with other artefacts?

Correlation with downloads, timestamps, location data or communication records strengthens the evidence.

Which browsers are typically analysed?

These include Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and other installed browsers.