Inaccessibility of Services as a Threat to Forensic Analysis

Abstract

Computer and Internet-based crimes are widespread problems that affect a vast number of individuals. Combating such criminals has become a difficult task for competent authorities, as it has enabled a new wave of criminal activity. This phenomenon has drew the attention of security and justice systems all over the world, and these institutions must now deal with the task of reforming and redefining the laws and methodologies used to investigate computer-related criminal activity (Garfinkel, 2010). On the other hand cybercriminals are also making use of existing technologies or systems and new means or techniques to make cybercrime detection, investigation and prevention very difficult. The paper will look at anti-forensics strategies such as data concealment, artefact erasure, trail obfuscation, and attacks on the forensic instruments themselves. Investigators must deal with anti-forensics approaches on a regular basis as digital forensics becomes more significant in current investigations. This article will explore the challenges that investigators and forensic practitioners face when conducting investigations. Keywords: Digital Forensics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Service Provider, Full Disk Encryption