What Kind of Evidence Can Be Discovered?

Most people would be amazed at the information that can be found on a computer. The items listed above are just a few examples of the types and sources of digital evidence that can be accessed with computer forensics. As society continues to develop and use new technologies, these lists will grow even longer.

"Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves,
even unconsciously, will serve as a silent witness against him."
- Professor Edmond Locard(1877-1966)

Professor Locard believed that any time a person came in contact with an object, evidence of that contact was left behind. This came to be known as Locard's Exchange Principle, and it helped change the way crime was investigated in the 20th century. When it comes to computers, this principle couldn't be more relevant. There is almost nothing a person can do on a computer that doesn't leave a trace.