MOBILE FORENSICS
IT forensic malware reports for smartphones
A malware report is required when the findings need to stand up to scrutiny by third parties: in court, vis-à-vis an employer, an insurance company or a public authority. The focus is therefore not only on the technical findings, but also on their transparent methodology and clearly defined scope.
ORIENTATION
Which service is right for you?
- •Mobile Threat & Malware Check – low-threshold safety check / initial inspection
- •Detecting spyware on smartphones – a targeted investigation where there are specific grounds for suspicion of surveillance
- •Mobile Malware Analysis – technical forensic analysis of malware
- •Malware Assessment Report – expert documentation and assessment for the courts, employers or insurance companies (this page)
Technical background
Technical background
An expert report documents the evidence-gathering process (method, hash values, chain of custody), the tools and versions used, findings with supporting references, and their assessment. It distinguishes between „proven“, „indication“ and „cannot be established“ and answers the specific question of evidence – nothing more.
Traces and data sources
Relevant evidence and data sources
- •Documented device backup with hash values
- •Findings from checks, spyware investigations or malware analysis, with references
- •Account statements, where relevant
Our approach
Here’s how we do it
- •Formulating the question of proof with you or your solicitor.
- •Backup, documented in a manner that is verifiable in legal proceedings (method, hash values, chain of custody).
- •Investigation and assessment.
- •Report including a summary, methodology, findings and limitations.
LanCologne produces private expert reports for private individuals, companies and solicitors, as well as expert reports for use in legal proceedings. Our expert reports have already been used in court proceedings. Furthermore, in certain cases we have been directly commissioned to prepare IT forensic expert reports. Upon request, anonymised and redacted reference reports, or extracts therefrom, can be provided.
Borders
Borders
- •A private expert report is not binding on a court.
- •A negative result does not prove that there was no malware present.
Result
Possible results
- •Expert report with the evidence question answered and appendices
TYPICAL QUESTIONS
When is this analysis required?
- ✔Has the smartphone been infected with malware?
- ✔Are there any signs of spyware or stalkerware?
- ✔Which technical findings can be objectively verified?
- ✔How significant are the existing artefacts?
- ✔What conclusions are technically justifiable?
LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION
What you should know
The validity of an expert report depends largely on the available data, the condition of the device and the technical capabilities of the investigation. Not all malware leaves behind traces that can be used in the long term. These limitations are documented transparently and taken into account in the assessment.
An IT forensic malware report combines a structured technical investigation with an objective and transparent assessment of the findings. This provides clients with a sound basis for further decision-making.
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Do you require a forensic IT report on malware, or would you like to have a suspected case of malware investigated technically? LanCologne can assist you with an objective investigation and comprehensive expert documentation.
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