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I Can Login Without Your Password: Data Acquisition From Web-Based Server Using Credential Attack

1st March 2022

A diagram of a six-step user credential attack

Hi, I’m Jaehyeok Han from South Korea. I’m going to talk about data acquisition from web based service, without password, and I used credential attack. Before presentation, I’d like to appreciate this opportunity to show our study, following contents I’ve… Read more

How To Extract Credential Data Using KeyScout

14th May 202016th December 2019

Hello, this is Keith Lockhart from Oxygen Training, and this video is going to discuss the KeyScout application. The KeyScout application is one of the tools available in the tool suite concept of the Forensic Detective product. KeyScout is a… Read more

Considerations When Investigating Data From Password Managers

12th May 202010th December 2019

by Dr Tristan Jenkinson In part one we discussed the importance that data from password managers could play in an investigation. In part two we then looked at what aspects an investigation may include from a digital forensics perspective. We… Read more

The Potential Importance Of Information From Password Managers

12th May 202027th November 2019

by Dr Tristan Jenkinson There have recently been a number of articles discussing the use of common passwords and encouraging better password practices. Most guidance includes the recommendation not to use the same password for different accounts. This makes sense… Read more

Law Enforcement Professionals Need to Evaluate Digital Forensics Practices Amid Looming Constitutional Showdown Regarding Digital Searches

22nd February 202316th March 2018

by L.E. “Ted” Wilson There is a fascinating constitutional showdown brewing in the U.S. that will have significant implications for how our law enforcement agencies are able to conduct digital investigations. The fundamental question at issue is whether the Fifth… Read more

Digital Forensics: Iron Bars, Cement And Superglue

22nd February 202318th September 2017

by James Zjalic When most people think of digital forensics they think of CSI Miami: hackers in hoodies and Mission Impossible type biometrics. But under the superficial exterior, there is a framework of laws, regulations, best practices, guidelines, and standards… Read more