MSAB Digital Forensics Glossary

Key Terms and Definitions

 

Welcome to Our Digital Forensics GlossaryA resource for clear, concise definitions of key terms used in digital forensic investigations. This glossary includes terminology used in the field of smartphone investigations, mobile data extraction, and the analysis of digital evidence from mobile devices.

As mobile phones become central to cybercrime and digital investigations, it’s essential to understand critical concepts such as IMEI, mobile data acquisition, app artifacts, and SIM card analysis. You’ll also find definitions of broader digital forensics terms like hash values, metadata, and chain of custody — all explained in a straightforward, accessible format. Whether you’re a mobile forensics specialist, law enforcement officer, cybersecurity professional, or student, this glossary offers up-to-date explanations to help you navigate the rapidly evolving field of mobile forensics.

TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) in Mobile Forensics

A Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) is a secure, isolated area within a mobile device’s processor that […]

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Tracked to Self – Crypto Forensics

A category of cryptocurrency transactions where value sent by an entity is later received back, analyzed to de […]

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Translation – Mobile Device Forensics

An option in MSAB XAMN Pro assisting examiners in translating foreign language data, enabling analysis of mult […]

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Triage

A rapid forensic assessment prioritizing critical evidence (e.g., at a crime scene), often applied to mobile d […]

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Trojan Horse

Malware disguised as legitimate software, examined in forensics to uncover its deployment, payload, or impact […]

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Two-Factor Authentication – Mobile Device Forensics

A security process requiring two verification steps (e.g., password + SMS code), analyzed or bypassed in foren […]

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Types – Mobile Device Forensics

Categories or classifications of data (e.g., file types, app data) in tools like XRY, used to filter and prior […]

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