A hash is a string of data – series of letters and numbers in a row – that is unique to a set of a data given a specific hash function. While hashing may be used for may different purposes, in computer forensic work, a seized computer or harddisk or flash drive is usually hashed…
I recommend this short article Digital Smoke (pdf) by Al Lewis of Paradigm Solutions. Mr. Lewis has accurately characterized the problems facing not only police agencies, but also users (and defendants), and lawyers as they deal with allegations of computer crimes or internet crimes. About the user, Mr. Lewis writes: Today?s computer users can be…
The Fourth Amendment gives people a right against unreasonable searches and seizures: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable causeProbable cause is the standard of proof that justifies the arrest…