The Cyber Forensic Laboratory (CFL) of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) has been officially designated as an “Examiner of Electronic Evidence” by the Government of India under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act. This designation establishes Cert-In’s CFL as the first and only agency authorized to examine a broad spectrum of digital […]
Digital Forensics
Cybercrimes: Forensic Examination Perspective
Cybercrime investigations require technical expertise and scientific methodologies to analyze evidence, trace digital footprints, and identify perpetrators. Below is a detailed overview of cybercrimes from a forensic examination perspective, highlighting key methods and tools used by forensic experts. 1. Cyber Slavery Definition: Forced labor facilitated through online platforms, often targeting vulnerable populations through deceptive job […]
Beware of Juice Jacking: The Latest Cybersecurity Threat Targeting Smartphone Users
In our increasingly connected world, the convenience of public charging stations has become a lifeline for smartphone users on the go. However, amidst the convenience lies a lurking threat known as “juice jacking,” a cybersecurity vulnerability that can compromise your personal data and leave you vulnerable to identity theft and other cybercrimes. Juice jacking occurs […]
Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
What is Intellectual Property (IP)? In today’s world, knowledge and ideas have become increasingly important parts of trade as most of the value of modern products such as medicines or technology lies in the amount of invention, innovation, research, design and testing involved. Intellectual property (IP) refers to the creations of the human mind from […]
Pretty Good Privacy or PGP
Emails on their own, are vulnerable and thus, sending an email in plain text, without any protection can be risky, specially if it contains sensitive information. PGP is a software package that adds security to your emails. To better understand the working of PGP, you can also check out the article on the basics of […]
Mac OS File system
HFSPlus, also known as Mac OS Extended, replaced the Hierarchical File System (HFS) as the primary file system of Apple computers with Mac OS 8.1 in 1998. However, HFS+ itself was also replaced with the Apple File System (APFS), released with macOS High Sierra in 2017. HFS Plus HFS Plus is a specification of how […]