Description of the second discovery (e.g., "GPS coordinates in IMG_002 led to a specific physical location"). 5. Conclusion
Below is a structured template for a based on standard industry practices for analyzing such archives. Forensic Investigation Write-Up 1. Case Overview Evidence Name: PhotosAndVideos1-3.7z File Type: 7-Zip Compressed Archive
List the top-level folders or files found upon opening (e.g., IMG_001.jpg , Vacation_Video.mp4 , secret.zip ). 3. Technical Analysis Detailed steps taken during the investigation: PhotosAndVideos1-3.7z
Use binwalk or foremost to see if other files are embedded inside the media files (e.g., a .zip hidden inside a .jpg ).
Use tools like 7z or WinRAR . Check for password protection. If encrypted, detail the brute-forcing or password recovery method used (e.g., John the Ripper). Description of the second discovery (e
Examine the "Last Modified" and "Created" timestamps of the files to reconstruct the user's activity. 4. Findings & Evidence
A summary of the results. For a CTF, this would be the final or the answer to the challenge prompt. Forensic Investigation Write-Up 1
To extract, analyze, and document artifacts found within the archive to answer specific investigative questions (e.g., finding a hidden flag, identifying malware, or recovering deleted metadata). 2. Initial Triage & Integrity
