Author: Binary Hick

Two Snaps and a Twist – An In-Depth (and Updated) Look at Snapchat on Android

 There is an update to this post. It can be found after the 'Conclusion' section.I was recently tasked with examining a two-year old Android-based phone which required an in-depth look at Snapchat. One of the things that I found most striking (and frustrating) during this examination was the lack of a modern, in-depth analysis of … Continue reading Two Snaps and a Twist – An In-Depth (and Updated) Look at Snapchat on Android →

Android Pie (9.0) Image Is Available. Come Get A Piece!

In continuing the series of created Android images, I'd like to announce an Android Pie (9.0) image is now available for download.   Unfortunately, I had to retire the LG Nexus 5X (it topped out at Oreo), so this time I used a Google Pixel 3. The image contains user-populated data within the stock Android … Continue reading Android Pie (9.0) Image Is Available. Come Get A Piece! →

Google Search Bar & Search Term History – Are You Finding Everything?

Search history.  It is an excellent way to peer into someone’s mind and see what they are thinking at a particular moment in time.  In a court room, search history can be used to show intent (mens rea).  There are plenty of examples where search history has been used in court to establish a defendant’s … Continue reading Google Search Bar & Search Term History – Are You Finding Everything? →

OK Computer…er…Google. Dissecting Google Assistant (Part Deux)

In part two of this article I will be looking at Google Assistant artifacts that are generated when using a device outside of the car (non-Android Auto). Since this post is a continuation of the first, I will dispense with the usual pleasantries, and jump right into things.  If you have not read Part 1 … Continue reading OK Computer…er…Google. Dissecting Google Assistant (Part Deux) →

OK Computer…er…Google. Dissecting Google Assistant (Part 1)

A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about some research I conducted on Android Auto, and I mentioned there was some interesting data left behind by Google Assistant when using Android Auto.  Based on what I found there, I decided to go further down the virtual assistant rabbit hole to see what I could … Continue reading OK Computer…er…Google. Dissecting Google Assistant (Part 1) →

Grab Your Glass of Milk! Android Oreo Image Now Available (8.x)

Now available for download is an Android Oreo (8.x) image, which was created using a LG Nexus 5X and a stock Android image. This image contains user populated data within the stock Android apps, along with user populated data within 25 non-stock apps. As with the Android Nougat image, this one also includes robust documentation, … Continue reading Grab Your Glass of Milk! Android Oreo Image Now Available (8.x) →