Cyber Forensics Basics

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What is cyber forensics in the context of investigating online fraud?

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Cyber forensics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence to be used in investigations or legal proceedings related to online fraud.

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Explain the importance of cyber forensics in investigating a cyber attack.

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Cyber forensics is essential for investigating cybercrimes, identifying digital evidence, analyzing security incidents, and ensuring data integrity.

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What are the key steps involved in a cyber forensics investigation?

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Identification, Preservation, Analysis, Documentation, Reporting

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Discuss the difference between volatile and non-volatile data in cyber forensics.

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Volatile data is temporary and lost when the system is powered off, while non-volatile data persists even when the system is turned off.

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What is the role of a forensic analyst in cyber forensics?

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Forensic analysts in cyber forensics collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence to investigate cybercrimes.

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Explain the concept of chain of custody in cyber forensics using a real-world scenario.

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Chain of custody in cyber forensics is the process of documenting the handling of digital evidence to maintain its integrity and admissibility in court.

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What are some common tools used in cyber forensics investigations in a real-world scenario?

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EnCase, FTK, Sleuth Kit, Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark, OSForensics

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Discuss the challenges faced by cyber forensics professionals in a real-world scenario.

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Rapidly evolving technology, encryption, legal issues, lack of standardization, volume of data

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What is the difference between live forensics and dead forensics?

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Live forensics involves analyzing a system while it is running, while dead forensics involves analyzing a system after it has been shut down.

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Explain the concept of data acquisition in cyber forensics using a real-world scenario.

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Data acquisition in cyber forensics is the process of collecting digital evidence from different sources for analysis and investigation.