Explore digital and mobile forensics techniques for linking users to social media usage on Android devices in this comprehensive conference talk from Louisville Infosec 2014. Delve into basic principles of mobile device collection, available solutions and tools, and the significance of app usage analysis. Learn about popular social networking apps and discover what data can be extracted, including user accounts, posts, connections, and activity timestamps. Examine specific forensic approaches for platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Tumblr, uncovering valuable user information and evidence of app installation. Gain insights into future research directions in this field and enhance your understanding of mobile device forensics for social media investigations.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
About Me
Intro to Digital/Mobile Forensics
Basic Principles for Mobile Device Collections
Solutions Available
Tools Available
What's Available From Mobile Devices?
Why App Usage?
Why These (Social Networking) Apps?
Application Popularity
Phone OS/Model
Tools Utilized
Application Versions
User Accounts
Posts Made
Who User Follows/Is Followed By
Friends
Linkedin: Connections
Twitter: Username
Twitter: Activity Timestamps
Tumblr: Username
Tumblr: Email Account For App
Evidence of Install?
Tumblr: Profile
Twitter: Profile
Future Research
Thank You For Your Time
