WINDOWS FORENSICS

Forensic analysis of the Windows hibernation file (hiberfil.sys)

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 carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.

Forensic analysis
Documentation admissible in court
GDPR-compliant processing
Experienced experts

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Technical Fundamentals

The hibernation file may contain memory information that would otherwise no longer be available when the system is switched off. However, its significance only becomes apparent following a comprehensive analysis of all relevant digital traces.

OUR APPROACH

This is how your examination will be carried out

A transparent process – from the initial enquiry to the handover of the report.

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Once a forensic image has been created, the hibernation file is analysed. The information obtained is then correlated with other Windows artefacts and placed within the overall context of the investigation.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • Reconstruction of ongoing processes
  • Investigation of malware
  • Incident Response
  • Analysis of open applications
  • Data theft
  • Expert reports for the courts

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

We analyse the idle-state file, extract relevant memory information and cross-check the results against other digital evidence. All stages of the investigation are documented in a transparent manner and assessed from a technical perspective.

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Do you need a professional analysis of hiberfil.sys or other Windows artefacts? LanCologne can assist you with the forensic-grade preservation of digital evidence and the objective analysis of complex Windows systems.

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