Analysis of Internet Download Manager for collection of digital forensic artefacts

Muhammad Yasin; Ahmad R. Cheema; Firdous Kausar

doi:10.1016/j.diin.2010.08.005

Analysis of Internet Download Manager for collection of digital forensic artefacts

Muhammad Yasin^*, Ahmad R. Cheema, Firdous Kausar

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Abstract

Internet Download Manager (IDM) provides accelerated download speed and flexibility in features. Its attractiveness lies behind video content processing and automatic handling of downloads. This paper analyzes IDM activities recorded across multiple files that includes Windows Registry, history and log files from artefacts collection view point. The tools and techniques used for extracting evidence are also elaborated. In case of download managers, the foremost concerns are installation location, download path, downloaded file, URL address, login credentials for password protected websites, date and time the activity was performed. This enables digital forensic investigators to envisage and deduce suspicious activities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	90-94
Number of pages	5
Journal	Digital Investigation
Volume	7
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diin.2010.08.005
Publication status	Published - Oct 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Digital forensics
Download manager
Forensic artefacts
IDM
Internet Download Manager
Password Cracking
Windows registry analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Information Systems
Computer Science Applications
Medical Laboratory Technology
Law

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