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What is digital forensics?

Digital forensics is like being a detective for computers. When a cyberattack, like the one on French tax data, happens, digital forensic experts investigate. They look for clues in digital devices and networks to understand how the attack happened, who was responsible, and what information was stolen, helping prosecutors build a case.

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French tax data for 678,000 users stolen in cyberattack

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How do they find clues? What is an IP address? Can data be recovered?

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