312-49V11 · Question #124
A forensic investigator is assigned to investigate a data leak involving the distribution of sensitive corporate information across multiple online platforms. The suspect is believed to have shared…
The correct answer is C. Social Network Harvester. This scenario aligns with CHFI v11 objectives under Network and Web Attacks and Social Media Forensics, where investigators are required to collect and analyze digital evidence from online platforms while preserving evidentiary integrity. When sensitive data is leaked through…
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A forensic investigator is assigned to investigate a data leak involving the distribution of sensitive corporate information across multiple online platforms. The suspect is believed to have shared the data discreetly through various public channels. To uncover evidence, the investigator needs to collect posts, photos, videos, and user interactions from multiple networks. The investigator requires a tool that can efficiently gather, organize, and analyze this data, ensuring the integrity of the evidence for further investigation. Which tool would be best suited for this task?
Options
- ALiME
- BElastic Stack
- CSocial Network Harvester
- DGuymager
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A11% (5)
- B2% (1)
- C82% (36)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
This scenario aligns with CHFI v11 objectives under Network and Web Attacks and Social Media Forensics, where investigators are required to collect and analyze digital evidence from online platforms while preserving evidentiary integrity. When sensitive data is leaked through public or semi-public online channels, social media and online network artifacts such as posts, multimedia content, comments, likes, and user relationships become critical sources of evidence. Social Network Harvester is specifically designed for social media and online platform investigations. It allows forensic investigators to systematically collect data such as posts, images, videos, timestamps, usernames, and interaction metadata from multiple social networks. CHFI v11 emphasizes the importance of using purpose-built tools that support structured collection, proper documentation, and evidence preservation to maintain chain of custody and
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