FINDINGS OF FORENSIC ARTIFACTS FROM APPLE SMARTWATCH: IMPLICATIONS FOR DIGITAL EVIDENCE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/digisecforensics.v2.i2.2025.73Keywords:
Smartwatch Forensic, Apple Watch, IOT Forensics, Wearable DevicesAbstract
In the relentless pursuit of truth, the smartwatch has emerged as an unexpected, yet powerful, witness.
Smartwatches and other wearable technology are becoming essential sources of evidence data in the rapidly developing field of digital forensics. This study presents a case-based forensic analysis of a Apple Watch, wherein data extraction was performed using Smartwatch Forensic Software and tool. The tool facilitated the retrieval of extensive personal information and system- level information. The extracted data encompassed a wide array of digital artifacts which can serve as critical indicators in criminal investigations involving alibi verification or timeline reconstruction. A correlation-driven approach was also employed to examine relationships between various data types, enhancing their potential to validate or contradict user statements. These findings affirm that smartwatch data, when methodically extracted and analyzed, can provide rich investigative leads and significantly contribute to modern digital evidence workflows.
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