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Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics

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Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics

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Overview of this book

If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.
Table of Contents (10 chapters)
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Index

ViaExtract


ViaExtract is a logical and physical extraction tool created by NowSecure (formerly known as ViaForensics). Logical acquisitions (including backups) are available with the free version, while the paid version adds physical extractions. It is freely distributed inside of a virtual machine file (either VMWare or Virtual Box formats) running NowSecure's Santoku Linux distribution. An active Internet connection is required while using the free version. The download and full feature list can be found at https://www.nowsecure.com/forensics/community/. Registration is required.

The icons to register the tool and launch ViaExtract can be found on the desktop of the ViaExtract virtual machine:

Before launching ViaExtract, ensure that the device to be examined is connected to the computer via a USB. This will ensure that the device is detected. The device will also need to be powered on. Note the appropriate network-isolation measures as discussed in Chapter 1, Introducing Android Forensics...

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