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If a hacker was able to compromise your device there are several things they may be able to do. The capabilities of the hacker is driven by the sophistication of the malware, the stability of the device’s network connection, and any security software or devices that impair or remove the malware’s ability to function.
In order to use social media evidence in a criminal trial, attorneys must ensure that the evidence is properly acquired and authenticated. As this case from Vermont highlights, evidence must be introduced to sufficiently prove that social media content can be attributed to a party.
Coding used by web developers to improve the user experience (UX) of web browsing can cause data to be stored within a user’s device without the knowledge or interaction of the user. An untrained digital forensic analyst or a person reviewing the results of a forensic analysis that lacks proper context may make incorrect assumptions about a user’s activities.