As technology becomes more ubiquitous, everyday objects are being replaced by their computer alternative. Even specialized applications such as the Amazon Kindle, a device specifically designed by Lab126 for reading books, have additional features such as an MP3 player and Internet browsing capability. In this post, we take a detailed look at the hardware and software of a 3rd generation Kindle in order to reveal the wealth of information that even a specialized device could provide in a forensic examination.

By Allyn Stott