Forensic Analysis of LINE Messenger on Android

Forensic Analysis of LINE Messenger on Android

Instant messaging has changed the way people communicate with each other. It is used by a wide range of age groups and backgrounds. Instant Messaging applications like LINE, Whatsapp, and WeChat which facilitate users to send and receive chat messages, video, audio and images via various end devices in real time. Its extensive use in everyday life provides unique opportunities but means that it can also be used to commit crime such as cyber stalking, cyber bullying or by becoming a medium for criminals’ communication. In order to identify crimes, it is essentially required to retrieve these traces and evidences by using appropriate forensic technique. This paper studies the artifacts left by LINE application with Android and presents evidence gathering of Line messenger application. It proves beneficial for forensic analysts and practitioners as it assists them in course of mapping and locating digital evidences of Line messenger on Android.