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Forensic Analysis in Web Browsers

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Training Overview

The "Forensic Analysis in Web Browsers" training teaches how to collect digital evidence by analyzing browser history, cookies, caches, and other digital traces. The training covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts to forensic analysis techniques for various browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Chromium).

What you will learn

  • How to locate and extract browsing history, cache, cookies, and download lists.
  • The specific artifacts and file structures for Firefox, Chrome, and other browsers.
  • How to use forensic tools like KAPE to automate evidence collection.
  • How to analyze browser data to reconstruct user activity.

Tools you will use

  • KAPE
  • DB Browser for SQLite
  • Forensic analysis suites (Conceptual)

Prerequisites

  • A good understanding of operating system file structures (Windows/Linux).
  • Basic knowledge of digital forensics principles.

Who this is for

  • Digital Forensic Investigators.
  • Incident Responders.
  • Law Enforcement professionals.

Training sections

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Forensic Analysis of Browsers
  3. 3KAPE
  4. 4Firefox
  5. 5Google Chrome
  6. 6Other Chromium-Based Browsers
  7. 7Exam

Continue learning

Practice the topic in a lab or continue with a related Hackviser guide.