forensics▌

Detect and extract hidden data embedded in images, audio, and other media files using steganalysis tools to uncover covert communication channels.

Recover deleted files from disk images and storage media using PhotoRec's file signature-based carving engine regardless of file system damage.

Traces ransomware cryptocurrency payment flows using blockchain analysis tools such as Chainalysis Reactor, WalletExplorer, and blockchain.com APIs. Identifies wallet clusters, tracks fund movement through mixers and exchanges, and supports law enforcement attribution. Activates for requests involving ransomware payment tracing, bitcoin wallet analysis, cryptocurrency forensics, or blockchain intelligence gathering.

Acquire and analyze mobile device data using Cellebrite UFED and open-source tools to extract communications, location data, and application artifacts.

Detect kernel-level rootkits in Linux memory dumps using Volatility3 linux plugins (check_syscall, lsmod, hidden_modules), rkhunter system scanning, and /proc vs /sys discrepancy analysis to identify hooked syscalls, hidden kernel modules, and tampered system structures.

Extract and analyze browser history, cookies, cache, downloads, and bookmarks from Chrome, Firefox, and Edge for forensic evidence of user web activity.

Examine file system slack space, MFT entries, USN journal, and alternate data streams to recover hidden data and reconstruct file activity on NTFS volumes.

Perform comprehensive forensic analysis of disk images using Autopsy to recover files, examine artifacts, and build investigation timelines.

Performs digital forensics investigation on compromised endpoints including memory acquisition, disk imaging, artifact analysis, and timeline reconstruction. Use when investigating security incidents, collecting evidence for legal proceedings, or analyzing endpoint compromise scope. Activates for requests involving endpoint forensics, memory analysis, disk forensics, or incident investigation.

Uses AWS Athena to query CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, S3 access logs, and ALB logs for forensic investigation. Covers CREATE TABLE DDL with partition projection, forensic SQL queries for detecting unauthorized access, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and privilege escalation. Use when investigating AWS security incidents or building cloud-native forensic workflows at scale.