312-49V11 · Question #131
In a digital forensics investigation involving a data breach at a large corporation, the lead investigator is preparing to obtain a search warrant for seizing potential evidence. She needs to decide…
The correct answer is A. Obtain a service provider search warrant to access the suspect's online communication records. If the suspect relied heavily on online communication and data transfer, critical evidence may reside with service providers (email, cloud storage, messaging, ISP logs). A service provider search warrant is specifically aimed at obtaining those third-party records. Other…
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In a digital forensics investigation involving a data breach at a large corporation, the lead investigator is preparing to obtain a search warrant for seizing potential evidence. She needs to decide which type of warrant is appropriate given that the main suspect s activities seem to have involved significant online communication and data transfer. Which of the following actions should she take?
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- AObtain a service provider search warrant to access the suspect's online communication records
- BObtain a search warrant for the suspect's company property only, as this is where the crime
- CObtain an electronic storage device search warrant to seize the suspect's personal computer
- Dmay still be useful, but they do not directly address provider-held communications.
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A76% (25)
- B15% (5)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
If the suspect relied heavily on online communication and data transfer, critical evidence may reside with service providers (email, cloud storage, messaging, ISP logs). A service provider search warrant is specifically aimed at obtaining those third-party records. Other warrants (B, C,
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