Mobile Device Evidence Collection

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Mobile Device Evidence Collection

Mobile devices require specialized approaches:

Collection Methods:

Logical Extraction: Backs up user data through device APIs
Physical Extraction: Bit-for-bit copy using specialized tools
File System Extraction: Copies file system structure
Manual Extraction: Screenshots and documentation

Mobile Forensic Tools:

Cellebrite UFED
Oxygen Forensic Suite
XRY
Magnet AXIOM