Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics
Author: Rohit Tamma
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1782174443

If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.

Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics
Author: Oleg Skulkin
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-12-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789137497

A comprehensive guide to Android forensics, from setting up the workstation to analyzing key artifacts Key FeaturesGet up and running with modern mobile forensic strategies and techniquesAnalyze the most popular Android applications using free and open source forensic toolsLearn malware detection and analysis techniques to investigate mobile cybersecurity incidentsBook Description Many forensic examiners rely on commercial, push-button tools to retrieve and analyze data, even though there is no tool that does either of these jobs perfectly. Learning Android Forensics will introduce you to the most up-to-date Android platform and its architecture, and provide a high-level overview of what Android forensics entails. You will understand how data is stored on Android devices and how to set up a digital forensic examination environment. As you make your way through the chapters, you will work through various physical and logical techniques to extract data from devices in order to obtain forensic evidence. You will also learn how to recover deleted data and forensically analyze application data with the help of various open source and commercial tools. In the concluding chapters, you will explore malware analysis so that you’ll be able to investigate cybersecurity incidents involving Android malware. By the end of this book, you will have a complete understanding of the Android forensic process, you will have explored open source and commercial forensic tools, and will have basic skills of Android malware identification and analysis. What you will learnUnderstand Android OS and architectureSet up a forensics environment for Android analysisPerform logical and physical data extractionsLearn to recover deleted dataExplore how to analyze application dataIdentify malware on Android devicesAnalyze Android malwareWho this book is for If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.

Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics
Author: Oleg Skulkin
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-12-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1789137497

A comprehensive guide to Android forensics, from setting up the workstation to analyzing key artifacts Key FeaturesGet up and running with modern mobile forensic strategies and techniquesAnalyze the most popular Android applications using free and open source forensic toolsLearn malware detection and analysis techniques to investigate mobile cybersecurity incidentsBook Description Many forensic examiners rely on commercial, push-button tools to retrieve and analyze data, even though there is no tool that does either of these jobs perfectly. Learning Android Forensics will introduce you to the most up-to-date Android platform and its architecture, and provide a high-level overview of what Android forensics entails. You will understand how data is stored on Android devices and how to set up a digital forensic examination environment. As you make your way through the chapters, you will work through various physical and logical techniques to extract data from devices in order to obtain forensic evidence. You will also learn how to recover deleted data and forensically analyze application data with the help of various open source and commercial tools. In the concluding chapters, you will explore malware analysis so that you’ll be able to investigate cybersecurity incidents involving Android malware. By the end of this book, you will have a complete understanding of the Android forensic process, you will have explored open source and commercial forensic tools, and will have basic skills of Android malware identification and analysis. What you will learnUnderstand Android OS and architectureSet up a forensics environment for Android analysisPerform logical and physical data extractionsLearn to recover deleted dataExplore how to analyze application dataIdentify malware on Android devicesAnalyze Android malwareWho this book is for If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.

Learning Android Forensics

Learning Android Forensics
Author: Rohit Tamma
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1782174443

If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected.

Android Forensics

Android Forensics
Author: Andrew Hoog
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2011-06-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1597496510

"Android Forensics" covers an open source mobile device platform based on the Linux 2.6 kernel and managed by the Open Handset Alliance. This book provides a thorough review of the Android platform including supported hardware devices, the structure of the Android development project, and implementation of core services (wireless communication, data storage, and other low-level functions).

Practical Mobile Forensics

Practical Mobile Forensics
Author: Rohit Tamma
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2020-04-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1838644423

Become well-versed with forensics for the Android, iOS, and Windows 10 mobile platforms by learning essential techniques and exploring real-life scenarios Key FeaturesApply advanced forensic techniques to recover deleted data from mobile devicesRetrieve and analyze data stored not only on mobile devices but also on the cloud and other connected mediumsUse the power of mobile forensics on popular mobile platforms by exploring different tips, tricks, and techniquesBook Description Mobile phone forensics is the science of retrieving data from a mobile phone under forensically sound conditions. This updated fourth edition of Practical Mobile Forensics delves into the concepts of mobile forensics and its importance in today's world. The book focuses on teaching you the latest forensic techniques to investigate mobile devices across various mobile platforms. You will learn forensic techniques for multiple OS versions, including iOS 11 to iOS 13, Android 8 to Android 10, and Windows 10. The book then takes you through the latest open source and commercial mobile forensic tools, enabling you to analyze and retrieve data effectively. From inspecting the device and retrieving data from the cloud, through to successfully documenting reports of your investigations, you'll explore new techniques while building on your practical knowledge. Toward the end, you will understand the reverse engineering of applications and ways to identify malware. Finally, the book guides you through parsing popular third-party applications, including Facebook and WhatsApp. By the end of this book, you will be proficient in various mobile forensic techniques to analyze and extract data from mobile devices with the help of open source solutions. What you will learnDiscover new data extraction, data recovery, and reverse engineering techniques in mobile forensicsUnderstand iOS, Windows, and Android security mechanismsIdentify sensitive files on every mobile platformExtract data from iOS, Android, and Windows platformsUnderstand malware analysis, reverse engineering, and data analysis of mobile devicesExplore various data recovery techniques on all three mobile platformsWho this book is for This book is for forensic examiners with basic experience in mobile forensics or open source solutions for mobile forensics. Computer security professionals, researchers or anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of mobile internals will also find this book useful. Some understanding of digital forensic practices will be helpful to grasp the concepts covered in the book more effectively.

Practical Mobile Forensics,

Practical Mobile Forensics,
Author: Heather Mahalik
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1788835905

Investigate, analyze, and report iOS, Android, and Windows devices Key Features Get hands-on experience in performing simple to complex mobile forensics techniques. Retrieve and analyze data stored not only on mobile devices but also through the cloud and other connected mediums. A practical guide to leveraging the power of mobile forensics on popular mobile platforms with lots of tips, tricks, and caveats. Book Description Covering up-to-date mobile platforms, this book will focuses on teaching you the most recent techniques for investigating mobile devices. We delve mobile forensics techniques in iOS 9-11, Android 7-8 devices, and Windows 10. We will demonstrate the latest open source and commercial mobile forensics tools, enabling you to analyze and retrieve data effectively. You will learn how to introspect and retrieve data from the cloud, and document and prepare reports of your investigations. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the current operating systems and the relevant techniques to recover data from mobile devices by leveraging open source solutions. What you will learn Discover the new techniques in practical mobile forensics Understand the architecture and security mechanisms present in iOS and Android platforms Identify sensitive files on the iOS and Android platforms Set up a forensic environment Extract data from the iOS and Android platforms Recover data on the iOS and Android platforms Understand the forensics of Windows devices Explore various third-party application techniques and data recovery techniques Who this book is for If you are a forensics professional and are eager to widen your forensics skill set to mobile forensics then, this book is for you. Some understanding of digital forensics practices would do wonders.

Practical Mobile Forensics

Practical Mobile Forensics
Author: Heather Mahalik
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1786465612

A hands-on guide to mastering mobile forensics for the iOS, Android, and the Windows Phone platforms About This Book Get to grips with the basics of mobile forensics and the various forensic approaches Retrieve and analyze the data stored on mobile devices and on the cloud A practical guide to leverage the power of mobile forensics on the popular mobile platforms with lots of tips, tricks and caveats Who This Book Is For This book is for forensics professionals who are eager to widen their forensics skillset to mobile forensics and acquire data from mobile devices. What You Will Learn Discover the new features in practical mobile forensics Understand the architecture and security mechanisms present in iOS and Android platforms Identify sensitive files on the iOS and Android platforms Set up the forensic environment Extract data on the iOS and Android platforms Recover data on the iOS and Android platforms Understand the forensics of Windows devices Explore various third-party application techniques and data recovery techniques In Detail Mobile phone forensics is the science of retrieving data from a mobile phone under forensically sound conditions. This book is an update to Practical Mobile Forensics and it delves into the concepts of mobile forensics and its importance in today's world. We will deep dive into mobile forensics techniques in iOS 8 - 9.2, Android 4.4 - 6, and Windows Phone devices. We will demonstrate the latest open source and commercial mobile forensics tools, enabling you to analyze and retrieve data effectively. You will learn how to introspect and retrieve data from cloud, and document and prepare reports for your investigations. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the current operating systems and techniques so you can recover data from mobile devices by leveraging open source solutions. Style and approach This book takes a very practical approach and depicts real-life mobile forensics scenarios with lots of tips and tricks to help acquire the required forensics skillset for various mobile platforms.

Learning Android Forensics - Second Edition

Learning Android Forensics - Second Edition
Author: Oleg Skulkin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018
Genre: Android (Electronic resource)
ISBN:

A practical guide to analyzing Android devices with the latest forensics tools and techniques About This Book A step-by-step approach to forensic analysis complete with key strategies and techniques Analyze the most popular Android applications using free and open source tools Learn concepts like Malware Analysis and Reverse engineering to avoid malware attacks like Android malware and Meltdown Who This Book Is For If you are a forensic analyst or an information security professional wanting to develop your knowledge of Android forensics, then this is the book for you. Some basic knowledge of the Android mobile platform is expected. What You Will Learn Understand Android OS and architecture Set up a forensics environment for Android analysis Perform logical and physical data extractions Identify malware on Android devices Reverse engineer Android malware In Detail Many forensic examiners rely on commercial, push-button tools to retrieve and analyze data, even though there is no tool that does either of these jobs perfectly. This book will introduce you to the most updated Android platform and its architecture, and provide a high-level overview of what Android forensics entails. You will see how data is stored on Android devices and how to set up a digital forensic examination environment. Next, you will go through the various physical and logical techniques to extract data from devices to obtain forensic evidence. You will also learn how to reverse-engineer applications and forensically analyze the data with the help of various open source and commercial tools. Finally you will also learn about malware analysis to avoid Malware attacks like Meltdown, Android malware, and operating system level vulnerabilities. By the end of this book, you will have a complete understanding of the Android forensic process. Downloading the example code for this book You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-mailed directly to you.