Digital Forensic Investigation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. CONTENT 1

2.1 Definition of concepts 1

2.1.1 Digital investigation 1

2.1.2 Digital forensic investigation 2

2.1.3 Internet banking 2

2.2 Investigating the case 2

2.2.1 Evidence identification 2

2.2.2 Evidence preservation 7

2.2.3 Evidence analysis 9

2.2.4 Warnings 10

3. CONCLUSION/SUMMARY 11

REFERENCES 11

1. INTRODUCTION

The advancement in information technology results in the introduction of electronic facilities that address the problems posed by the traditional banking methods where people spend time at the bank waiting to be assisted. The Internet is one of the technological innovations that introduce Internet banking. Services provided by Internt banking are characterized by flexibility and convenience to users. Apart from the advantages of Internet banking, the security of Internet banking is questionable.

In this assignment, a case of theft was reported by victims whose bank accounts were accessed by unauthorized users and money was transferred to unknown accounts without their authorization. All victims make use of the bank’s Internet banking facility and also make use of the mobile operator, Hermes Network. The investigation should therefore be conducted in the case of theft that involve users of Internet banking.

2. CONTENT

2.1 Definition of concepts

In this assignment, the concept of digital investigation is defined as it is integral when dealing with issues of digital forensic investigation.

2.1.1 Digital investigation

Digital investigation is a process of answering questions about digital states and events. The process involves t...

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...ly as the loss of power does not affect data (Solomon et al 2011: 85).

3. CONCLUSION/SUMMARY

Internet banking is a useful banking facility that address problems posed by the traditional banking methods where people spend time at the bank waiting to be assisted. The Internet provides convenience and speed. The security of Internet banking is however questionable as users experience fraudulent activities from time to time. Money is withdrawn from users’ accounts without their knowledge. It is therefore important for users to make sure that they verify the security of the Website before performing any transaction.

Digital forensic investigators have a difficult task of collecting forensic evidence, preserving the evidence and analyzing or examining such evidence to make sure that the integrity of the media can be used in future in the court of law.