Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Computer and Security Science
RAS ID
21590
Abstract
The primary function of a games console is that of an entertainment system. However the latest iteration of these consoles has added a number of new interactive features that may prove of value to the digital investigator. This paper highlights the value of these consoles, in particular Sony's latest version of their PlayStation. This console provides a number of features including web browsing, downloading of material and chat functionality; all communication features that will be of interest to forensic investigators. In this paper we undertake an initial investigation of the PlayStation 4 games console. This paper identifies potential information sources of forensic value with the PlayStation 4 and provides a method for acquiring information in a forensically sound manner. In particular issues with the online and offline investigative process are also identified.
DOI
10.1016/j.diin.2015.01.013
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Davies, M., Read, H., Xynos, K., & Sutherland, I. (2015). Forensic analysis of a Sony PlayStation 4: A first look. Digital Investigation, 12, S81-S89. Available here