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http://dx.doi.org/10.6109/jkiice.2020.24.12.1662

An Analysis of Google Cloud Data from a Digital Forensic Perspective  

Kim, Dohyun (Department of Computer Science, Catholic University of Pusan)
Kim, Junki (School of Cybersecurity, Korea University)
Lee, Sangjin (School of Cybersecurity, Korea University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering / v.24, no.12, 2020 , pp. 1662-1669 More about this Journal
Abstract
Google cloud includes data uploaded and synchronized by users, as well as synchronization history of all cloud services, users' smartphone usage, and location information. Therefore, Google cloud data can be useful for digital forensics from a user behavior analysis perspective. Through this paper, we have identified the types of cloud data that can be acquired using Google's Takeout service and developed a tool that can be usefully utilized in digital forensics research and investigation by screening and analyzing the data required for analyzing user behavior. Because Google cloud data is synchronized through Google accounts regardless of the type of computing device, Google service data used on various devices such as PCs, smartphones, and tablet PCs can be acquired through Google accounts without the device. Therefore, the results of this paper's research are expected to be very useful for digital forensics research and investigation in the current situation.
Keywords
Digital forensics; Cloud forensics; Google cloud data analysis; Google takeout;
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