CONTENTS
- 1. A Client Who Requested Computer Forensics Assistance
- - What Is Computer Forensics?
- 2. Assistance With Collecting Criminal Case Evidence Through Computer Forensics
- - Computer Forensics Assistance 1. Analysis of Transaction Records and Documents
- - Computer Forensics Assistance 2. Analysis of Computer Usage Logs
- - Computer Forensics Assistance 3. Recovery of Deleted Files and Verification of Manipulation
- 3. Providing Important Evidence for a Criminal Case Through Computer Forensics
1. A Client Who Requested Computer Forensics Assistance
The client who requested assistance with computer forensic analysis had recently been accused of embezzlement at the client's company.
The client urgently needed evidence that could prove the client's innocence of the charge.
The Daeryun Law Firm attorney who handled the case requested a computer forensic analysis from the firm's Digital Forensics Center.
What Is Computer Forensics?
🔗Digital Forensics, or computer forensics, refers to the process of combining computer science and legal forensics to collect digital evidence in a manner admissible in court.
Beyond the level of data recovery, the important part of the process is securing evidence that can have effect in legal disputes in accordance with applicable laws and analyzing it scientifically.
Computer forensics proceeds through stages such as ▲data collection ▲data analysis ▲data review.
The most important aspect of computer forensics is maintaining the reliability and lawfulness of the evidence.
Because evidence that is altered or damaged during the data collection process may not be recognized as having effect in court, it is recommended to collect evidence with the assistance of an expert while complying with legal procedures.
2. Assistance With Collecting Criminal Case Evidence Through Computer Forensics
Collecting evidence that could prove the client's innocence through computer forensic analysis was the most important task.
The Daeryun Law Firm Digital Forensics Center analyzed the client's PC and began organizing and reviewing messenger logs, emails, and other materials that could prove innocence in the embezzlement criminal case.
Computer Forensics Assistance 1. Analysis of Transaction Records and Documents
Daeryun conducted a review of the messenger logs, emails, and documents on the client's computer.
We analyzed accounting software, Excel files, PDF files, and other materials to verify the transaction history, and we analyzed metadata such as the creation and modification dates of the documents to check for any manipulation.
We also searched for keywords related to the embezzlement in the emails and messenger logs, then analyzed and organized them to provide evidence that could be used in the criminal case.
Computer Forensics Assistance 2. Analysis of Computer Usage Logs
Analyzing computer usage records makes it possible to determine who opened and modified which files, and when.
Daeryun began analyzing the computer usage logs to prove that the client had not manipulated the documents related to the embezzlement.
Through analysis of the ▲file access records ▲login records ▲network and remote access records on the client's computer, we provided evidence that could prove the client's innocence.
Computer Forensics Assistance 3. Recovery of Deleted Files and Verification of Manipulation
Daeryun provided assistance in determining whether there had been any attempt to conceal transaction records, by recovering deleted files from the client's computer and checking for any manipulated documents.
Daeryun proved that none of the transaction records, emails, or account transfer details had been deleted.
We also proved that no files or documents had been altered or forged, and by recovering deleted emails and other materials, we proved that there was no circumstance whatsoever pointing to the embezzlement charge.
3. Providing Important Evidence for a Criminal Case Through Computer Forensics
Through computer forensic analysis, we provided important evidence that could prove the client's innocence of the embezzlement charge.
Digital forensics, as in the case above, is used as important evidence in criminal cases.
First, because digital evidence collected without the involvement of an expert may have difficulty being recognized as having legal effect, receiving the assistance of an expert can be helpful.
This is because the standard forensic procedures must be followed for the evidence to be used by a court or an investigative agency.
Daeryun Law Firm maintains a Digital Forensics Center within the firm, through which it selects evidence relevant to the core issues of a case and devises a defense strategy tailored to it.
When an external forensics provider is used, data collection, the analysis request, and legal review proceed in stages, which can take a long time.
Daeryun Law Firm has the advantage of being able to conduct rapid analysis and response through internal collaboration.
We invite you to turn to Daeryun Law Firm, which provides legal services and forensic services as a one-stop offering and can therefore respond to cases quickly and conveniently.
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