An analyst needs to evaluate all images and documents that are publicly shared on a website. Which of the following would be the best tool to evaluate the metadata of these files?

The correct answer is B. ExifTool. ExifTool is a powerful tool for reading, writing, and editing metadata in various types of files, including images and documents. It can extract metadata such as the creation date, software used, author information, GPS coordinates, and more, which can be useful for evaluating…

Submitted by ravi_2018· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

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AOllyDbg
BExifTool
CVolatility
DGhidra

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89% (16)
C
6% (1)

Explanation

ExifTool is a powerful tool for reading, writing, and editing metadata in various types of files, including images and documents. It can extract metadata such as the creation date, software used, author information, GPS coordinates, and more, which can be useful for evaluating the characteristics of publicly shared files.

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