An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps

Communication apps can be an important source of evidence in a forensic investigation (e.g., in the investigation of a drug, trafficking or terrorism case where the communications apps were used by the accused persons during the transactions or planning activities)., This study presents the first ev...

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Main Authors: Wahyu Cahyani, Niken Dwi, Martin, Ben, Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo, Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah, Ashman, Helen
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018
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author Wahyu Cahyani, Niken Dwi
Martin, Ben
Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo
Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah
Ashman, Helen
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Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo
Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah
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description Communication apps can be an important source of evidence in a forensic investigation (e.g., in the investigation of a drug, trafficking or terrorism case where the communications apps were used by the accused persons during the transactions or planning activities)., This study presents the first evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows Phone communication apps, using an existing two-dimensional, Android forensic taxonomy as a baseline. Specifically, 30 Windows Phone communication apps, including Instant Messaging (IM) and Voice, over IP (VoIP) apps, are examined. Artifacts extracted using physical acquisition are analyzed, and seven digital evidence objects of forensic, interest are identified, namely: Call Log, Chats, Contacts, Locations, Installed Applications, SMSs and User Accounts. Findings from this study, would help to facilitate timely and effective forensic investigations involving Windows Phone communication apps.
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spelling uthm-55632022-01-17T01:35:17Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5563/ An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps Wahyu Cahyani, Niken Dwi Martin, Ben Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah Ashman, Helen QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science QA76 Computer software T Technology (General) Communication apps can be an important source of evidence in a forensic investigation (e.g., in the investigation of a drug, trafficking or terrorism case where the communications apps were used by the accused persons during the transactions or planning activities)., This study presents the first evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows Phone communication apps, using an existing two-dimensional, Android forensic taxonomy as a baseline. Specifically, 30 Windows Phone communication apps, including Instant Messaging (IM) and Voice, over IP (VoIP) apps, are examined. Artifacts extracted using physical acquisition are analyzed, and seven digital evidence objects of forensic, interest are identified, namely: Call Log, Chats, Contacts, Locations, Installed Applications, SMSs and User Accounts. Findings from this study, would help to facilitate timely and effective forensic investigations involving Windows Phone communication apps. Wiley 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5563/1/AJ%202018%20%28216%29.pdf Wahyu Cahyani, Niken Dwi and Martin, Ben and Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo and Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah and Ashman, Helen (2018) An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 63 (3). pp. 868-881. ISSN 1556-4029
spellingShingle QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
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Wahyu Cahyani, Niken Dwi
Martin, Ben
Kim-Kwang, Raymond Choo
Ab Rahman, Nurul Hidayah
Ashman, Helen
An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title_full An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title_fullStr An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title_full_unstemmed An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title_short An evidence-based forensic taxonomy of Windows phone communication apps
title_sort evidence-based forensic taxonomy of windows phone communication apps
topic QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
QA76 Computer software
T Technology (General)
url http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5563/
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/5563/1/AJ%202018%20%28216%29.pdf