Disk Forensic Techniques Help Solve Cyberstalking Case by Recovering Deleted Evidence
Published on: 08 Jul 2025
Law enforcement agencies investigating a cyberstalking case in 2023 seized the suspect’s laptop for forensic analysis. The forensic team focused on recovering deleted files, chat logs, and browser histories to build a case.
Using advanced disk forensic methods, they:
Recovered deleted chat conversations from instant messaging apps
Extracted browser artifacts showing repeated stalking-related website visits
Analyzed metadata to confirm dates and times of communications
Collected evidence of file tampering attempts
This comprehensive forensic work provided the digital evidence required for prosecution, highlighting the importance of disk forensics in cybercrime investigations.
Using advanced disk forensic methods, they:
Recovered deleted chat conversations from instant messaging apps
Extracted browser artifacts showing repeated stalking-related website visits
Analyzed metadata to confirm dates and times of communications
Collected evidence of file tampering attempts
This comprehensive forensic work provided the digital evidence required for prosecution, highlighting the importance of disk forensics in cybercrime investigations.
