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Practical Mobile Forensics

Practical Mobile Forensics

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Practical Mobile Forensics

Practical Mobile Forensics

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Overview of this book

The book is an easy-to-follow guide with clear instructions on various mobile forensic techniques. The chapters and the topics within are structured for a smooth learning curve, which will swiftly empower you to master mobile forensics. If you are a budding forensic analyst, consultant, engineer, or a forensic professional wanting to expand your skillset, this is the book for you. The book will also be beneficial to those with an interest in mobile forensics or wanting to find data lost on mobile devices. It will be helpful to be familiar with forensics in general but no prior experience is required to follow this book.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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iTunes backup

A wealth of information is stored on any computer that has been previously synced with an iPhone. These computers, commonly referred to as host computers, can have historical data and passcode-bypass certificates. So, in a criminal investigation, a search warrant can be obtained to seize a computer that belongs to the suspect. iOS backup file forensics mainly involve analyzing an offline backup produced by an iPhone. However, the iTunes backup method is also useful in cases when physical acquisition of a device is not feasible. In this situation, examiners essentially create an iTunes backup of the device and analyze it using forensic software. Thus, it is important for an examiner to completely understand the backup process and the tools involved.

iPhone backup files can be created using the iTunes software, which is available for MAC OS X and Windows platforms. iTunes is a free utility provided by Apple for data synchronization and management between the iPhone and the computer...

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