Date of Award
Summer 8-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department/Program
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
Language
English
First Advisor or Mentor
Carl Wong
Second Reader
Shweta Jain
Third Advisor
Douglas Salane
Abstract
The rise of computer use and technical adeptness by the general public in the last two decades are undeniable. With greater use comes a greater possibility for misuse, evidenced by today’s incredible number of crimes involving computers as well as the growth in severity from that of cyber hooliganism to cyber warfare. Although frequently utilized for privacy and security purposes, the vast range of anti-forensic techniques has contributed to the ability for hackers and criminals to obstruct computer forensic investigations.
Understanding how anti-forensics may alter important and relevant data on an electronic device will prove useful for the success and continued advancement of computer forensic investigations. This paper will amalgamate the academic literature on anti-forensics as well as test four of the most accessible anti-forensic tools available online to reveal at what degree they confound traditional computer forensic tools and techniques. Strategies for detecting and mitigating the effects of anti-forensic efforts will be put forth to help inform the future of computer forensic investigative techniques.
Recommended Citation
Dachs, Stephanie, "Digital Anti-Forensics: An Implementation and Examination" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/jj_etds/31