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You work as a professional Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator for DataEnet Inc. You want toinvestigate e-mail information of an employee of the company. The suspected employee is usingan online e-mail system such as Hotmail or Yahoo. Which of the following folders on the localcomputer will you review to accomplish the task?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Suggested Answer: A
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35 comments · newest first
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Francene
10 months ago
Surprised that the History folder is still a thing!
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Jolene
11 months ago
I thought the Download folder would have more relevant info?
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Toshia
11 months ago
Not sure about the Cookies folder being useful here.
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Herschel
11 months ago
Agree, the Temporary Internet Folder is key too.
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Aretha
11 months ago
Definitely check the History folder!
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Lanie
11 months ago
The Download folder seems less likely to contain relevant email info, but I guess it could hold attachments if the employee downloaded anything.
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Paris
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the Cookies folder. I know it stores session data, but does it really help in this email investigation?
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Stevie
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question where the Temporary Internet Folder was mentioned as a source for cached data. That could be relevant here too.
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Merlyn
12 months ago
I think the History folder might be important since it logs websites visited, but I'm not entirely sure if it captures email access.
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Lindsey
12 months ago
I'm confident I can solve this. The Cookies folder and Download folder would also be good places to check for any saved email data or login information.
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Kimberely
12 months ago
Okay, I think I know the answer to this. The Temporary Internet Folder and History folder are likely places to look for evidence of the employee's online email usage.
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Bobbye
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to review my notes on forensic investigation techniques to see what the best approach is.
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Trina
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about where the employee's online email activity might be stored locally.
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Judy
1 year ago
Ah, the classic 'which folders do I need to check' question. I bet the exam writers are chuckling at us trying to figure this one out.
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Alyce
1 year ago
D) History folder
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Cherrie
1 year ago
B) Temporary Internet Folder
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Jolene
1 year ago
A) Cookies folder
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Weldon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd say all of the above. Gotta leave no stone unturned when it comes to investigating email forensics!
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German
1 year ago
User 3: Don't forget to look into the History folder as well.
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Elbert
1 year ago
User 2: Elbert, you should also check the Temporary Internet Folder.
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Chau
1 year ago
User 1: I think I would review the Cookies folder.
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Dusti
1 year ago
Don't forget the Download folder! You never know what juicy tidbits might be lurking in there.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
D) History folder
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Gerry
1 year ago
B) Temporary Internet Folder
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Kent
1 year ago
A) Cookies folder
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Wilson
1 year ago
Cookies and Temporary Internet Folder, of course. That's where the email tracks are left behind.
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Tiera
1 year ago
B) Temporary Internet Folder
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Frederica
1 year ago
A) Cookies folder
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Kara
2 years ago
I'd definitely check the History folder. That's where all the juicy details are hiding!
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Amie
1 year ago
D) History folder
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Lashandra
1 year ago
B) Temporary Internet Folder
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Erick
1 year ago
A) Cookies folder
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Avery
2 years ago
I also think we should check the History folder for any relevant data.
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Nana
2 years ago
I agree with Heike, the Temporary Internet Folder could contain valuable information.
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Heike
2 years ago
I think we should review the Temporary Internet Folder.