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How does a vector file store information regarding an image?
How does a vector file store information regarding an image?
Which of the following file formats are commonly associated with vector graphics?
Which of the following file formats are commonly associated with vector graphics?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates bitmap graphics from vector graphics?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates bitmap graphics from vector graphics?
Why are vector graphics generally smaller in file size compared to bitmap images?
Why are vector graphics generally smaller in file size compared to bitmap images?
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Which of the following graphics editors is specifically designed to work only with vector graphics?
Which of the following graphics editors is specifically designed to work only with vector graphics?
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What happens to the quality of a bitmap image when it is enlarged?
What happens to the quality of a bitmap image when it is enlarged?
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What is a metafile graphic?
What is a metafile graphic?
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In a metafile image, what happens to the vector portion when the image is enlarged?
In a metafile image, what happens to the vector portion when the image is enlarged?
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What is the biggest disadvantage of raw image files from a digital forensics perspective?
What is the biggest disadvantage of raw image files from a digital forensics perspective?
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What is the process of converting raw picture data to another format called?
What is the process of converting raw picture data to another format called?
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What is the EXIF standard used for?
What is the EXIF standard used for?
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of metadata stored in EXIF data?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of metadata stored in EXIF data?
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Which of the following programs can be used to view EXIF metadata?
Which of the following programs can be used to view EXIF metadata?
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What is the hexadecimal value of the standard header for regular JPEG files?
What is the hexadecimal value of the standard header for regular JPEG files?
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What is the standard header for regular JPEG files called?
What is the standard header for regular JPEG files called?
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What is the name of the organization that developed the EXIF standard?
What is the name of the organization that developed the EXIF standard?
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What is a primary goal of data compression?
What is a primary goal of data compression?
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Which of the following file formats uses lossy compression?
Which of the following file formats uses lossy compression?
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What technique do lossless compression methods employ to reduce file size?
What technique do lossless compression methods employ to reduce file size?
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Which coding algorithms are commonly used in lossless compression?
Which coding algorithms are commonly used in lossless compression?
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What happens to data during lossy compression?
What happens to data during lossy compression?
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Which of the following is NOT a utility for lossless compression?
Which of the following is NOT a utility for lossless compression?
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What is the result of renaming a file in File Explorer or the command line in terms of data?
What is the result of renaming a file in File Explorer or the command line in terms of data?
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What is a key feature of BMP file format in relation to data compression?
What is a key feature of BMP file format in relation to data compression?
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What should you use to analyze graphics file headers when a forensics tool does not recognize a file type?
What should you use to analyze graphics file headers when a forensics tool does not recognize a file type?
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Which of the following is necessary when you discover an unknown file format on a drive?
Which of the following is necessary when you discover an unknown file format on a drive?
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What is the primary characteristic of hidden data in the insertion form of steganography?
What is the primary characteristic of hidden data in the insertion form of steganography?
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How does the substitution method in steganography function?
How does the substitution method in steganography function?
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Which file format is stated to have a similar header to TIF files?
Which file format is stated to have a similar header to TIF files?
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Why is it deemed best practice to have various viewer programs in forensics?
Why is it deemed best practice to have various viewer programs in forensics?
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What is a potential issue when using older systems for file creation in forensics?
What is a potential issue when using older systems for file creation in forensics?
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When recovering a graphics file, what is an essential step to take afterward?
When recovering a graphics file, what is an essential step to take afterward?
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Which of the following is NOT a clue that might indicate steganography is being used?
Which of the following is NOT a clue that might indicate steganography is being used?
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In an 8-bit graphics file, how many bits represent the color of each pixel?
In an 8-bit graphics file, how many bits represent the color of each pixel?
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What does the acronym 'LSB' stand for?
What does the acronym 'LSB' stand for?
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What is the main function of steg tools?
What is the main function of steg tools?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential use of steganography?
Which of the following is NOT a potential use of steganography?
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What is the main reason why copyright issues related to the internet are not clear?
What is the main reason why copyright issues related to the internet are not clear?
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Modifying which bits in an 8-bit graphics file is more likely to significantly alter the pixel display visually?
Modifying which bits in an 8-bit graphics file is more likely to significantly alter the pixel display visually?
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What is the main purpose of digital watermarks inserted into files?
What is the main purpose of digital watermarks inserted into files?
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What is the first step in repairing a damaged header of a graphics file?
What is the first step in repairing a damaged header of a graphics file?
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Which hexadecimal header value is associated with a standard JPEG file?
Which hexadecimal header value is associated with a standard JPEG file?
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What does the term 'false positives' refer to during digital evidence searching?
What does the term 'false positives' refer to during digital evidence searching?
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What is an important step when reconstructing fragmented files?
What is an important step when reconstructing fragmented files?
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How should a person proceed after correcting the header values of a graphics file?
How should a person proceed after correcting the header values of a graphics file?
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What is the initial action to take when handling recovered fragments from files in unallocated space?
What is the initial action to take when handling recovered fragments from files in unallocated space?
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What must you do if the image isn’t displayed after trying to open a recovered file?
What must you do if the image isn’t displayed after trying to open a recovered file?
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When recovering a JPEG file, what should you compare the found header to?
When recovering a JPEG file, what should you compare the found header to?
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What should be included in the steps to reconstruct a file from noncontiguous clusters?
What should be included in the steps to reconstruct a file from noncontiguous clusters?
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What common task might require manual insertion of hexadecimal values?
What common task might require manual insertion of hexadecimal values?
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What is a primary goal when searching for digital photograph evidence?
What is a primary goal when searching for digital photograph evidence?
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Why might a forensic investigator encounter unknown file formats?
Why might a forensic investigator encounter unknown file formats?
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Which practice is crucial after repairing a graphics file to ensure it's operable?
Which practice is crucial after repairing a graphics file to ensure it's operable?
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Flashcards
RAW File Format
RAW File Format
A proprietary format for digital images not universally readable in image viewers.
Demosaicing
Demosaicing
The process of converting raw picture data into a viewable image format.
EXIF
EXIF
Exchangeable Image File Format, a standard for storing metadata in JPEG and TIF files.
Metadata
Metadata
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JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF)
JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF)
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Exif Reader
Exif Reader
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GPS Data in EXIF
GPS Data in EXIF
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Camera Settings Metadata
Camera Settings Metadata
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Data Compression
Data Compression
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Lossless Compression
Lossless Compression
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Lossy Compression
Lossy Compression
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GIF Format
GIF Format
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PNG Format
PNG Format
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Huffman Coding
Huffman Coding
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Lempel-Ziv-Welch Coding
Lempel-Ziv-Welch Coding
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JPEG Format
JPEG Format
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Unknown File Formats
Unknown File Formats
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Graphics File Headers
Graphics File Headers
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Hexadecimal Editor
Hexadecimal Editor
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Steganography
Steganography
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Insertion (Steganography)
Insertion (Steganography)
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Substitution (Steganography)
Substitution (Steganography)
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Image Viewer
Image Viewer
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Header Search String
Header Search String
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Vector Graphics
Vector Graphics
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Bitmap Graphics
Bitmap Graphics
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Metafile Graphics
Metafile Graphics
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Standard Bitmap Formats
Standard Bitmap Formats
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Standard Vector Formats
Standard Vector Formats
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Enlarging Bitmap Images
Enlarging Bitmap Images
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Enlarging Vector Images
Enlarging Vector Images
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Graphics Editors
Graphics Editors
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8-bit graphics file
8-bit graphics file
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Most Significant Bit (MSB)
Most Significant Bit (MSB)
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Least Significant Bit (LSB)
Least Significant Bit (LSB)
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Steganalysis tools
Steganalysis tools
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Digital watermark
Digital watermark
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Copyright law
Copyright law
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Copyrightable works
Copyrightable works
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Damaged Header
Damaged Header
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Hexadecimal Values
Hexadecimal Values
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JPEG Header
JPEG Header
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Unallocated Space
Unallocated Space
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False Positive
False Positive
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File Fragmentation
File Fragmentation
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Rebuilding File Headers
Rebuilding File Headers
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Recovering Clusters
Recovering Clusters
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Graphics Format Identification
Graphics Format Identification
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Header Sample
Header Sample
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Exporting Clusters
Exporting Clusters
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Correct Hex Values
Correct Hex Values
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Recovery File
Recovery File
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Digital Evidence
Digital Evidence
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Study Notes
Recovering Graphics Files
- This chapter covers topics like computer graphics, data compression, locating and recovering graphics files, analyzing/repairing file headers, steganography, and copyrights.
- Steganography involves hiding data, including images, within files.
- Copyrights determine ownership of media (like images downloaded online) and the right to use that media.
- Graphic files contain digital photos, line art, 3D images, and scanned prints.
- Bitmap images are collections of pixels in a grid format.
- Vector graphics use mathematical instructions to define shapes like lines, curves, and ovals.
- Metafile graphics combine bitmap and vector formats.
- Graphics editors create, modify, and save bitmap, vector, and metafile graphics.
- Image viewers display graphics files but do not allow modification.
- There are various graphic formats (BMP, GIF, JPEG).
- Each format has differing qualities, including color and compression levels.
- Converting formats can alter image quality.
- Bitmap/raster images are grids of pixels, stored row-by-row, suitable for printing.
- Image quality is determined by screen resolution (pixel density), which depends on hardware and software.
- Higher resolution leads to sharper images.
- Monitors can display various resolutions; higher resolutions create sharper images.
- The more memory a video card has, the higher quality images it displays.
- Software drivers, especially those with low resolution, can degrade image quality when enlarged.
- Vector graphics files store calculations for shapes/lines, resulting in smaller files.
- Vector graphic files maintain quality when enlarged.
- Metafile graphics combine raster and vector elements.
- When enlarging a combination of graphics, vector areas remain sharper.
- Standard bitmap formats include PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, and BMP.
- Standard vector formats include HPGL, AutoCAD DXF, EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), WMF (Windows Metafile Format), and EMF (Enhanced Metafile Format).
- Standard graphics files are easier to use in digital forensics investigations.
- Analyzing a PNG header includes examining the chunk data length and type.
- The structure of the PNG header shows chunk data length, a chunk type, chunk data itself, and a CRC chunk.
- Carving/salvaging refers to recovering fragmented file parts.
- File slack is the space between a file’s end and the disk cluster boundary.
- Partially overwritten headers can be reconstructed by examining known header formats.
- Different file formats have specific header values (e.g., JPEG starts with FFD8).
- Tools like ProDiscover, X-Ways Forensics, EnCase, and FTK can help recover fragmented files and carve data from free space.
- To reconstruct file headers, analyze file headers to find known patterns and insert the needed values in hexadecimal format.
- Using tools like WinHex, identify new or unique header types.
- The internet is a resource for identifying unknown file types.
- Tools like ProDiscover and Exif Reader can capture and display metadata, aiding investigations.
- Digital watermarks hide content within a file, in bits of the graphic image and can be visible or imperceptible.
- Steganographic tools can locate hidden data within graphics files.
Understanding Digital Camera File Formats
- Digital camera files are important for evidence because they can be created by witnesses or suspects themselves.
- These files are mostly stored as either raw or EXIF format.
- RAW files preserve the best image quality.
- RAW files are typically proprietary, requiring specific viewing and conversion software from the camera manufacturer.
- Demosaicing converts raw image data to other formats.
- EXIF is a standard for storing metadata in JPEG and TIFF files, providing info about the camera, settings, and time.
- EXIF metadata retrieval needs specialized software like Exif Reader, IrfanView, or ProDiscover.
Understanding Data Compression
- Image formats, like GIF and JPEG, use compression to reduce files and transmission times.
- BMP format does not use compression.
- Compression typically codes large amounts of data into smaller forms.
- Lossless compression reduces a file without losing data (like GIF, PNG).
- Lossy compression (JPEG) loses some data, aiming for optimal size trade-offs often.
Locating and Recovering Graphics Files
- Options include built-in operating system tools or better digital forensic tools that are designed for the tasks.
- Use known file headers as a baseline for analysis.
Identifying Graphics File Fragments
- Image files can be fragmented across a hard drive. Recover all fragments before re-creating and rebuilding the file.
- Carving or salvaging means recovering fragmented portions from free or slack space, via specialized digital forensics tool.
Repairing Damaged Headers
- Each file format has a distinct header.
- Compare the header with known examples to reconstruct and fix a file header.
Searching For and Carving Data from Unallocated Space
- A sequence of specific steps for finding and recovering image files, using tools like ProDiscover, recovering the clusters, and confirming or rejecting findings.
Rebuilding File Headers
- Open image files in viewing programs first to check for issues. Reconstruct a file header's values when there are file corruption problems. Determine the correct values, insert them into the file, and check for correct operation/viewing.
Reconstructing File Fragments
- Recovering fragmented image files may involve clustering, copying correct sequences of recovered clusters, and reconstructing the header to ensure proper display/viewing.
Identifying Unknown File Formats
- Encountering an unfamiliar file format requires analysis to identify the format to proceed with its viewing or reconstruction.
- Researching an unknown file may be required via the internet.
Analyzing Graphics File Headers
- Analyze graphics file headers to detect unusual or new file types that common forensics tools may not recognize.
- Utilize hexadecimal editors (like WinHex) to examine hexadecimal values in the header.
- This may involve research/comparison with samples in the internet.
Tools for Viewing Images
- Use image viewers to open image files. Multiple viewers increase efficiency in inspecting different formats.
Understanding Steganography in Graphics Files (Insertion and Substitution)
- Steganography hides data, typically text, inside images.
- Insertion hides data within the file format, usually invisible.
- Substitution replaces bits of an existing image to hide data, making only subtle changes to the original image.
- Tools and techniques are used to locate and decode hidden messages, often invisible to the viewer.
Understanding Copyright Issues with Graphics
- Digital watermarks/steganography methods used for copyright protection, including types of copyrightable material (literary, musical, pictorial).
- Legal considerations relating to the use of watermarks/images and copyright protection are discussed.
Using Steganalysis Tools
- Analyze potential steganographic file structures using steganalysis tools, including hash value comparison to spot anomalies or duplication.
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Explore the intricacies of graphics file recovery in this chapter. Covering essential topics such as data compression, graphics formats, and the roles of graphics editors and viewers, you'll also delve into steganography and copyright issues related to digital media. Enhance your understanding of both bitmap and vector graphics and their applications in the digital world.