Basic Forensic Methodology
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This isn't necessary the first step to perform once you have the image. But you can use this malware analysis techniques independently if you have a file, a file-system image, memory image, pcap... so it's good to keep these actions in mind:
Malware Analysisif you are given a forensic image of a device you can start analyzing the partitions, file-system used and recovering potentially interesting files (even deleted ones). Learn how in:
Partitions/File Systems/CarvingDepending on the used OSs and even platform different interesting artifacts should be searched:
Windows ArtifactsLinux ForensicsDocker ForensicsIf you have very suspicious file, then depending on the file-type and software that created it several tricks may be useful. Read the following page to learn some interesting tricks:
Specific Software/File-Type TricksI want to do a special mention to the page:
Browser ArtifactsKeep in mind the possible use of anti-forensic techniques:
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