IT-488: Cyber Forensics

Project General Instructions

. This project aims to equip you with the crucial skills of extracting and analyzing digital evidence from mobile or computer devices. You will explore the capabilities of forensic analysis tools and apply them to investigate, extract and analyze data and recover deleted data from mobile or computer devices.

• Total Marks = 14
• Group Size = 2 to 3 members.
• Submit all files: Project Report (Word and PDF) on blackboard before 6^th May 2026.
• One of the group members (group leader) should submit all the files such as Project Report on blackboard. Marks will be given based on your submission and quality of the contents.
• Project Report: Each Project Report will be evaluated according to the marking criteria mentioned in the Project Report Template File.
• Each group must come up with a unique solution for the project based on the below description.
• Marks will be given based on your submission and quality of the contents.
• Provide the objectives and plan that you will follow in the project (0.5 mark).
• Visit the websites provided:
• Explore these online tools and understand their functionalities for data extraction from mobile or computer devices.
• Demonstrate understanding and discuss the functionalities offered by the online analysis tools for mobile or computer devices. (1 mark).
• Discuss legal and ethical considerations that you have to follow for handling mobile or computer forensic evidence (0.5 mark)
• Write a report that includes the following:

Project Title: Mobile/ Computer Forensics

Case Description:

Technology company named ABC suspects that one of staff member has leaked confidential information and documents through unauthorized communication apps and external files using mobile or laptop devices. The Security department of the company has flagged suspicious activities. These activities were unauthorized app installs and file transfer on a simulated Android device.

The company hired you as a forensic investigator to investigate mobile or computer devices. Your mission is to investigate the employee’s company-issued Android phone or computer device for evidence of data exfiltration, unauthorized communications, deleted artifacts, and timeline of suspicious actions.

Focus: Extracting and analyzing data from mobile or computer devices.

Tools: you use one of the following: MOBILedi

Deliverables: A report outlining the extraction process, the tools used, and the recovered data.

Project Task:

• Planning and Familiarize Yourself with Online Analysis Tools used for Mobile or computer devices
• Conduct Your Digital Evidence Investigation:
  • Document/PDF Files (3 Marks):
    • Select any three documents or PDF files from your mobile or computer devices.
    • Utilize one or more of the online analysis tools to examine each file.
    • Document your findings in a clear and concise report, including details like:
      • File name and format
      • Creation/Modifaction/accessed date and time
      • Author information (if available)
      • Any other relevant metadata revealed by the tools
      • Screenshots of the analysis process
  • Image Files (3 Marks):
    • Select any three image files (e.g., JPG, PNG) from your mobile or computer devices.
    • Use the online tools to analyze the metadata of each image file.
    • • Image format and size
      • Date and time of capture (if available)
      • Camera model information (if embedded)
      • GPS location data (if present)
      • Editing software traces (if present)
      • Screenshots of the analysis process
  • Browser Artifacts (4.5 Marks)
    • Choose two browsers and analyze history artifacts.
    • In your report, record your findings, including details like:
      • Browsing history
      • Download history
      • Cookies
      • Cached files
      • Saved credentials (metadata only)
      • Timestamps
      • Suspicious domains visited
      • File upload traces
      • Any other relevant technical details revealed by the tools
      • Screenshots of the analysis process
      • Description of the incident and investigation process
      • Provide tools used and reasons for using these tools.
      • Provide details of the evidence collected and analyzed.
      • Finding and conclusion
• Reporting:

Create a report documenting your findings, similar to the document/PDF section, highlighting:

Evaluation Criteria:

• Comprehension of investigation objectives, Analysis Tools and ethical considerations (2 Mark)
• Thoroughness of Investigation (10.5 Marks): Conduct a detailed examination of the chosen files and social media, extracting all relevant metadata possible.
• Screenshots (1.5 Marks): Including screenshots as evidence of your analysis process is mandatory.

Reporting: Present your findings in clear, concise, and well-organized slides that are easy to understand.

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