Computer Forensics

Computer forensics is when someone analyzes information that is in a computer system and/or devices. Information may be created or it may be contained inside the system. Basically, the computer forensic scientist is looking to answer the questions of: Who? What? When? Why? How? Computer forensics can be used to find out information about crimes involving computers as well as the reason for problems occurring on different computer systems. Usually, there is some kind of “search” going on when using computer forensics.

            Through the use of computer forensics, investigators can view information that is not normally seen by the computer user. Things such as deleted files and data can be restored and used as evidence. It takes great skill and education in order to restore these files. There are different data types in computer forensics as well as different laws and rules that must be followed when getting evidence. It can be used in not only the public sector but the private and consulting sectors as well. Most commonly for us this is used for spying on a teen or a spouse.

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