What to Avoid When Handling Digital Evidence
Avoid opening or viewing files directly—doing so changes critical metadata.
Metadata shows when files were created, modified, or accessed.
Leaving evidence untouched ensures forensic examiners can analyze it properly and that it keeps its integrity as evidence, keeping it admissible.
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