Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2010

Subject: LCSH

Cyber forensics, Computer forensics, Mobile device forensics

Disciplines

Computer Engineering | Computer Sciences | Electrical and Computer Engineering | Forensic Science and Technology | Information Security

Abstract

The iPhone mobile is used worldwide due to its enhanced computing capabilities, increased storage capacity as well as its attractive touch interface. These characteristics made the iPhone a popular smart phone device. The increased use of the iPhone lead it to become a potential source of digital evidence in criminal investigations. Therefore, iPhone forensics turned into an essential practice for forensic and security practitioners today. This research aimed at investigating and examining the logical backup acquisition of the iPhone 3GS mobile device using the Apple iTunes backup utility. It was found that significant data of forensic value such as e-mail messages, text and multimedia messages, calendar events, browsing history, GPRS locations, contacts, call history and voicemail recording can be retrieved using this method of iPhone acquisition.

Comments

Dr. Baggili was appointed to the University of New Haven’s Elder Family Endowed Chair in 2015.

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Publisher Citation

Bader, M., & Baggili, I. (2010). iPhone 3GS forensics: logical analysis using apple itunes backup utility. Small scale digital device forensics journal, 4(1), 1-15.

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