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BlackBerry PlayBook backup forensic analysis
Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
  • Mohamed Al Marzougy, Zayed University
  • Ibrahim Baggili, University of New Haven
  • Andrew Marrington, Zayed University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Abstract

© Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering 2013. Due to the numerous complicating factors in the field of small scale digital device forensics, physical acquisition of the storage of such devices is often not possible (at least not without destroying the device). As an alternative, forensic examiners often gather digital evidence from small scale digital devices through logical acquisition. This paper focuses on analyzing the backup file generated for the BlackBerry PlayBook device, using the BlackBerry Desktop Management software to perform the logical acquisition. Our work involved analyzing the generated “.bbb” file looking for traces and artifacts of user activity on the device. Our results identified key files that can assist in creating a profile of the device’s usage. Information about BlackBerry smart phone devices connected to the tablet was also recovered.

ISBN
9783642398902
Publisher
Springer Verlag
Keywords
  • Backup,
  • BlackBerry,
  • Forensics,
  • PlayBook
Scopus ID
85013176578
Indexed in Scopus
Yes
Open Access
No
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39891-9_15
Citation Information
Mohamed Al Marzougy, Ibrahim Baggili and Andrew Marrington. "BlackBerry PlayBook backup forensic analysis" Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST Vol. 114 LNICST (2013) p. 239 - 252 ISSN: <a href="https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/issn/1867-8211" target="_blank">1867-8211</a>
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andrew-marrington/11/