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Forensic analysis of Sync.com and FlipDrive cloud applications on Android platform.
Wasim Ahmad Bhat1, Mohammad Faid Jalal1, Sajid Sajad Khan1
1Department of Computer Sciences, University of Kashmir, India.
Forensic Science International
|June 29, 2019
Summary
Digital investigations can recover crucial data from smartphones accessing cloud services. This study details artifacts from Sync.com and FlipDrive Android apps, aiding forensic analysis of user activities.
Area of Science:
- Digital Forensics
- Cloud Computing Security
- Mobile Device Forensics
Background:
- Cloud services present significant challenges in digital investigations due to complex architecture and legal hurdles.
- Acquiring data directly from cloud servers is often infeasible for forensic examiners.
- Smartphones accessing cloud services offer a viable alternative data source.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Sync.com and FlipDrive cloud client applications on Android devices.
- To identify and analyze forensic artifacts generated by user activities within these applications.
- To develop methods for extracting these artifacts to enhance digital investigations.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Sync.com and FlipDrive Android applications.
- Forensic examination of data artifacts left by user interactions.
- Development of extraction techniques for identified artifacts.
Main Results:
- Rich forensic artifacts are generated by Sync.com and FlipDrive Android applications.
- Identified artifacts include installation details, login credentials, and file management histories (upload, download, delete, share) with timestamps.
- Effective mechanisms for extracting these artifacts from mobile devices were identified.
Conclusions:
- Smartphones serve as critical data sources in cloud-related digital investigations.
- The identified artifacts and extraction methods significantly enhance the completeness and credibility of forensic investigations.
- Recommendations are provided for improving digital investigations involving these cloud applications.
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