: To extract hidden flags, recover deleted files, or reconstruct a timeline of a security breach. Forensic Analysis Steps Environment Setup :
If it is a disk image, mount it using FTK Imager or analyze it with Autopsy . :
: The .rar file (AL166-PA1) usually contains a forensic image (such as an .ad1 , .E01 , or raw memory dump) provided by an instructor or through a CTF platform like CyberDefenders or HTB .
: Checking SYSTEM and SOFTWARE hives for persistence mechanisms (e.g., Run keys).