digital forensics
nounUK /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl fəˈren.zɪks/
US /ˌdɪdʒ.ə.t̬əl fəˈren.zɪks/
Digital forensics is the science of finding and studying clues on computers and phones to solve problems.
The police used digital forensics to find the missing photos on the laptop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of recovering deleted or hidden files from a device.
Digital forensics helped restore the erased messages.
3. The study of how digital devices are used in crimes.
She studied digital forensics to help catch online thieves.
4. A way to examine networks and servers for signs of hacking.
Digital forensics showed how the hackers broke into the system.