The Secret Life of Mobile Devices: Analysis of Android Device Logs in the Light of Digital Forensics and Cyber Intelligence

• João Benedito dos Santos Junior PUC Minas
• Gustavo Azevedo Naldoni PUC Minas
• Cleyson Rodrigo Brene PCMG
• Gabriela Amore Ribeiro Majeau PUC Minas

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbseg_estendido.2024.243365

Abstract

The analysis of mobile device logs has become an essential tool in Digital Forensics, particularly in the context of criminal investigations and security audits. Devices with the Android Operating System, widely used globally, generate a substantial amount of log data that can provide valuable information about user activities, device behavior, and potential intrusions or suspicious activities. This article aims to explore the utility of logs extracted from Android devices using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands to assist in forensic investigations. The analyzed log files include account, alarm, battery, dbinfo, dumpsys, fingerprint, location, netstats, notification, power, telecom, usagestats, and wifi.

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