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1 Name: Sheila Lentz Semester: Fall Year: 2023 Section Number: 9040 Lab 7 Worksheet Digital Forensics Technology and Practices Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Screenshot 1 – Internet Explorer Google Search for Yourname ................................................................................ 3 Screenshot 2 – Google Search for Yourname using Internet Explorer History ........................................................... 4 Screenshot 3 – Internet Explorer Google Search for Yourname InPrivate Mode ....................................................... 5 Screenshot 4 –Analyze Your Internet Explorer History using a Forensic Tool ............................................................ 6 Screenshot 5 – Google Chrome Search for Yourname ............................................................................................... 7 Screenshot 6 – Bing Search for Yourname using Google Chrome History ................................................................. 8 Screenshot 7 –Analyze Your Chrome History using a Forensic Tool .......................................................................... 9 Screenshot 8 – Firefox DuckDuckGo Search for Yourname ...................................................................................... 10 Screenshot 9 – DuckDuckGo Search for Yourname using Firefox History ................................................................ 11 Screenshot 10 –Analyze Your Firefox History using a Forensic Tool ........................................................................ 12 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 APA References ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 1

2 Introduction Students: In the box below, please explain the purpose of doing this lab below and explain how it is relevant to Computer Forensics. Introduction In this week’s lab, we'll dive into a hands-on examination of three widely used web browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. We'll conduct practical exercises to see how each browser records and keeps track of user data like search history. This is a key part of forensics, as these records are like digital breadcrumbs that can lead to important discoveries. We'll look at how each browser's unique approach to saving data, as well as their different privacy options, can affect what information is available to us. This will give us a solid grounding in the techniques and challenges of tracking digital activity across different internet environments. 2

3 Screenshot 1 – Internet Explorer Google Search for Yourname 1. Using Internet Explorer, go to the www.google.com and do a search for your first name. Take a screenshot of your search for your first name using IE. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search using Internet Explorer 3

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4 Screenshot 2 – Google Search for Yourname using Internet Explorer History 2. Go to your History within Internet Explorer and find the Google search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within your Internet Explorer History 4

5 Screenshot 3 – Internet Explorer Google Search for Yourname InPrivate Mode 3. Using Internet Explorer in InPrivate mode, go to the www.yahoo.com and do a search for your first name. Take a screenshot of your InPrivate search for your first name using IE. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search using Internet Explorer in InPrivate Mode 5

6 Screenshot 4 –Analyze Your Internet Explorer History using a Forensic Tool 4. Use the Forensic Tool provided in the lab to view your History within Internet Explorer and find the Google search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within IE using a Forensic Tool 6

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8 Screenshot 5 –Chrome Bing Search for Yourname 5. Using Google Chrome, go to the www.bing.com and do a search for your first name. Take a screenshot of your search for your first name using Google Chrome. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Bing Search using Chrome 8

9 Screenshot 6 – Bing Search for Yourname using Google Chrome History 6. Go to your History within Google Chrome and find the Bing search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within your Internet Explorer History 9

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10 Screenshot 7 –Analyze Your Chrome History using a Forensic Tool 7. Use the Forensic Tool provided in the lab to view your History within Google Chrome and find the Bing search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within Chrome using a Forensic Tool 10

11 Screenshot 8 – Firefox Yahoo Search for Yourname 8. Using Firefox, go to the www.yahoo.com and do a search for your first name. Take a screenshot of your search for your first name using Firefox. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search using Mozilla Firefox 11

12 Screenshot 9 – Yahoo Search for Yourname using Firefox History 9. Go to your History within Firefox and find the Yahoo search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within your Firefox 12

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13 Screenshot 10 –Analyze Your Firefox History using a Forensic Tool 10. Use the Forensic Tool provided in the lab to view your History within Firefox and find the Yahoo search for your first name. The use of anyone else’s name may result in an academic integrity review by your professor. Please label your screenshot to receive full credit. Take a screenshot of the Your Name Search within IE using a Forensic Tool 13

14 Conclusion Students: In the box below, please explain the purpose of doing this lab below and explain how in is relevant to Digital Forensics Technology and Practices. Highlight any new learning that occurred while doing this lab. Hint: Discuss tools and commands used in the lab. Conclusion We navigated through a practical examination of digital footprints across Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox. It began with a search of our own names, revealing how each browser records and retains diverse types of data. We meticulously examined the history logs, gaining insight into the wealth of information that can be retrieved and its significance in forensic analysis. A personal revelation during this lab was my first-time use of the private browsing function. Previously, I had never felt the need to conceal my online searches, as I was aware that nothing is truly hidden on the internet; a private browser cannot fully mask a criminal's actions. The realization that private browsing modes are not impenetrable was reinforced when we used the browser history execution file. This was a critical learning moment, highlighting that these so-called private sessions can still be scrutinized by forensic experts. For me, it was reassuring to know that privacy features are not absolute barriers when it comes to investigating illicit activities. The lab's exercises have been particularly valuable for understanding the limitations of privacy modes in browsers and the advanced techniques available to uncover even the most discreet online actions. This knowledge is vital, as it enhances our ability to identify potential culprits and understand their intentions based on their internet activity. Overall, the lab has been instrumental in improving our digital forensic skills, ensuring that we're better equipped to tackle the challenges faced in the fast-evolving realm of cyber investigations. 14

15 APA References Malviya, N. (2020, September 16). Browser forensics: Firefox | Infosec . Browser Forensics. https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/topics/digital-forensics/browser-forensics-firefox/ Mozilla. (n.d). Firefox user agent string reference. https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Headers/User-Agent/Firefox Mozilla. (n.d). Get started with Firefox - An overview of the main features. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/get-started-firefox-overview-main-features Mozilla. (n.d.). Firefox vs. Microsoft Edge: Which is the better browser for you? https://www.mozilla.org/en- US/firefox/browsers/compare/edge/ Posey, B. (2023). Internet Explorer (IE) . TechTarget. https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprisedesktop/definition/Internet-Explorer UMGC. (n.d). https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/922382/Home . https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/922382/Hom 15

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