Computer Forensics

Modified 21 June 2008

The science of extracting information from computers in support of the investigation of crime or other malicious activity.

Except.... It isn't really a science, not in the same sense that forensic chemistry, forensic biology, and so on are based on science. What is called "computer forensics" today is a collection of ad-hoc techniques done in a legally responsible way.


Free forensics tools


Free tools for media sterilization (for defeating later forensics) —


Further tools and technical papers —


Commercial Tools and Services


Guidance on evidence collection and preservation


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