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DCO vs DFA vs HPA vs UAD

DCO vs DFA vs HPA vs UAD

In January, I wrote about Slack Space on a hard drive/thumb drive/mobile device, and today I am writing about other areas where data is hiding on a hard drive.  I intentionally left Device Configuration Overlay (DCO), Disk Firmware Area (DFA)

Dark Data Rob May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Industry Terms No Comments Read more

Byte Value Distribution (BVD)

BVD256

Before you can do anything with an unstructured file, you first need to identify its file type.  Our products start with the following steps: Calculate hashes (MD5, SHA-1, etc.) for the entire file, and match them to known good and/or

Dark Data Rob April 29, 2023May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, File Expander, File Formats, File Investigator, Industry Terms No Comments Read more

Alternate Data Streams

NTFS ADS

In 2008, I wrote a blog entry, Simple Techniques That Fool Forensic Tools, that included an introduction to Alternate Data Streams.  Now, I’d like to go into more detail, so that you can better understand the use and danger of

Dark Data Rob February 28, 2023May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, File Investigator, Industry Terms No Comments Read more

Slack Space

Slack Space Diagram

With increasing data storage sizes comes waste.  In the Digital Forensics (AKA Computer Forensics) industry, this waste is called slack.  Early in the home computer, IBM PC & Macintosh world, the trend moved from floppy disks to hard drives.  In

Dark Data Rob January 31, 2023May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, File Expander, Industry Terms No Comments Read more

Dark Data Dangers

Ransomware

If Dark Data is hidden, how can it be dangerous?  How much of a threat can it possibly be?  Dark Data is everywhere.  It’s hidden in the firmware of the smallest devices, like survelance cameras, printers, TV streaming devices, your

Dark Data Rob July 30, 2022May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Data Backup, Data Security, Digital Forensics No Comments Read more

What Is Dark Data?

What Is Dark Data?

What does Dark Data mean?  We use this term on our website, as if it is obvious.  In the most basic terms, Dark Data is information that is difficult to find.  So, in effect it is sitting in the dark.

Dark Data Rob June 12, 2022May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Document Management, eDiscovery, Industry Terms, Information Governance No Comments Read more

Dark Data Is Invading Our Lives

Dark Data Is Invading Our Lives

Recently, I’ve given some presentations on Dark Data. Back in May, I talked about “Dark Data in Live Forensics“, for the TechPoint – New Economy New Rules breakfast. Last month, I covered the topic in more detail with a presentation called, “Dark

Forensic Rob February 4, 2011May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Events, Industry Terms, Legacy Posts No Comments Read more

The Push for Live Forensics

Dead Forensics

The best approach to a Digital Forensics (aka Computer Forensics or Cyber Forensics) investigation has been to perform a “Dead” analysis of the data storage devices.  This requires the imaging (or copying) of hard drives, flash drives, discs, etc. for

Forensic Rob September 4, 2009May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Industry Terms, Legacy Posts 3 Comments Read more

TrueCrypt is now Detectable

True Crypt

Why do people encrypt their data?  Well, to protect their information from getting into the wrong hands, of course.  But, what if the “wrong hands” is law enforcement, the court system or even your boss?  Should they have the right

Forensic Rob April 22, 2009May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, File Investigator, Legacy Posts 27 Comments Read more

Simple Techniques That Fool Forensic Tools

Simple Techniques That Fool Forensic Tools

If you were a criminal and wanted to hide computer evidence, how difficult could it be?  Actually, you don’t even have to be a criminal, maybe you just want to hide something from a family member or your employer.  Your

Forensic Rob September 16, 2008May 30, 2023 Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, File Investigator, Legacy Posts No Comments Read more
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  • Byte Value Distribution (BVD)

    Byte Value Distribution (BVD)

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    Before you can do anything with an unstructured file, you first need to identify its …Read more
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