MOBILE FORENSICS

Mobile Artefacts – MMS in IT Forensics

MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) extends traditional SMS to include images, audio, videos and other file attachments. Although messaging services are now widely used, MMS continues to play an important role in many older or long-standing communication threads. In IT forensic investigations, they can provide valuable information about the exchange of digital content.

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OUR APPROACH

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We examine MMS databases, associated file attachments and existing metadata. This information is then cross-referenced with other artefacts such as photos, contacts, text messages, messaging app data and timestamps in order to reconstruct the communication history as fully as possible.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • ✔Was a particular file sent via MMS?
  • ✔When was the news broadcast?
  • ✔Which attachments were included in the MMS?
  • ✔Can deleted multimedia messages be recovered?
  • ✔Do the timestamps match those of other artefacts?

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Depending on your mobile network provider, operating system and device configuration, attachments may have been saved in different ways or may already have been deleted. Cloud synchronisation and subsequent changes of device may also affect the available data.

MMS messages can play an important role, particularly in older cases or where specific communication processes are involved. It is only by combining them with other evidence that a robust basis for an IT forensic assessment can be established.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can deleted MMS messages be recovered?

Whether recovery is possible depends on the device, the operating system, the extraction method and the available data.

Are photos and videos stored separately?

Depending on the device, attachments may be stored both within the message database and separately on the file system.

Are MMS messages still relevant today?

Yes. MMS messages continue to be of forensic significance, particularly in the case of older smartphones or communication histories dating back a long time.

Can timestamps be verified?

Yes. Timestamps are compared with other evidence, such as photos, call logs or messaging data, to assess their plausibility.

Why are MMS examined alongside other artefacts?

It is only by correlating several data sources that communication processes can be reconstructed in full and in a way that is traceable.