ECCouncil 312-49v11 - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFIv11)
Lucas, a forensics expert, was extracting artifacts related to the Tor browser from a memory dump obtained from a victim’s system. During his investigation, he used a forensic tool to extract relevant information and noticed that the dump contained the least possible number of artifacts as evidence. Based on his observations, which of the following conditions resulted in the least number of artifacts being found in the memory dump?
Kaysen, a forensic investigator, was examining a compromised Windows machine. During the investigation, Kaysen needs to collect crucial information about the applications and services running on the machine to understand the impact of the breach. The investigator must gather real-time volatile evidence, such as active processes and running services, while ensuring that the data collection does not interfere with or alter the system’s state. Which of the following tools will help Kaysen in the above scenario?
Aria, a forensic investigator, is working on a case where she needs to convert anE01 disk image fileto araw image file formaton a Linux-based system. She needs a reliable tool to mount and convert the image so that she can analyze the files within it. Which of the following tools should Aria use to accomplish this task?
During a forensic investigation involving an Android device, the investigator needs to establish communication between the device and a computer running the Android Software Developer Kit (SDK). This communication will allow the investigator to access system files, logs, and other relevant data for analysis. To facilitate this, the investigator enables a specific Android developer feature on the device.
Which feature must be enabled to allow the device to communicate with the workstation running the Android SDK?
During a digital forensic investigation into a suspect's Android device, a forensic expert is tasked with extracting Chrome artifacts such as browsing history, cookies, and cached data. The suspect may have used Chrome for browsing activities related to a cybercrime, and the investigator needs a tool that can efficiently extract this type of information from the device. Which of the following tools can assist the investigator in extracting these Chrome artifacts from an Android device?
As a forensic investigator specializing in cybersecurity, you've been assigned to analyze a suspicious PDF document named“infected.pdf.â€This document was discovered on a company server and is suspected to contain malicious scripts that could pose a threat to the organization's systems and network. As part of your investigation into the PDF document, what initial step would you take to identify potential malicious components within the file?
As a digital forensic investigator, you're tasked with analyzing disk data to uncover evidence of deleted files and other relevant information. Hex editors are essential tools for examining the physical contents of a disk and searching for remnants of deleted files.
Which area of a hex editor displays theASCII representation of each byteshown in the hexadecimal area?
An organization is working to minimize the eDiscovery costs associated with the extensive analysis of large sets of electronic data. To achieve this, the organization employs advanced methodologies and automated processes that allow them to effectively narrow down the amount of data that requires detailed examination, thus enhancing efficiency while maintaining compliance. By utilizing specific platforms and processes, the organization ensures that only the pertinent data is analyzed, and redundant data is excluded early in the workflow.
Which best practice is the organization implementing to ensure efficient data examination?
Hazel, a forensic investigator, is working with a Windows computer that has recently had several files deleted. She is tasked with determining whether the contents of these deleted files can be recovered. After performing an initial analysis, Hazel learns that the files are no longer visible in File Explorer, but she is unsure if the data is truly gone.
What is the likely reason the deleted files may still be recoverable?
A digital forensics examiner is investigating a suspected case of corporate espionage involving the theft of sensitive intellectual property from a company's servers. In adherence to ENFSI Best Practices for Forensic Examination of Digital Technology,
what would be the examiner's primary concern?
