Digital Forensics
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl fɔːrɛnˈsɪks/
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- (n.) The practice of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in legal proceedings.
Digital forensics was crucial in proving the defendant's involvement in the cybercrime.
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Typically used within legal and investigative contexts to authenticate digital data for court admissibility; emphasis on maintaining evidence integrity throughout the process.
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