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Capturing RAM in Digital Forensics: Why Memory Acquisition Matters

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In digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), memory acquisition is one of the most critical, time-sensitive, and often misunderstood phases of an investigation. Random Access Memory (RAM) holds a volatile snapshot of a system’s live state, meaning its contents are lost when power is cut. It can reveal everything from in-memory malware and decrypted containers … Read more

Introduction to Windows Registry Forensics

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Diagram showing the structure of the Windows Registry, highlighting key registry hives used in Windows Registry Forensics: SYSTEM, SAM, SOFTWARE, SECURITY, NTUSER.DAT, and USRCLASS.DAT.

1. Introduction to Windows Registry Forensics The Windows Registry is a crucial source of forensic evidence. Windows Registry Forensics helps analysts uncover system activity, user behavior, and malware persistence. Moreover, this article introduces key artifacts, tools, and techniques for effective Registry analysis. Forensic analysts uncovered file exfiltration evidence in a corporate espionage case by analyzing … Read more