Zombie networks: An investigation into the use of anti-forensic ...

M801 Final Dissertation P6354752
Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................. ii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... iii
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................ vi
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................... viii
Abstract .......................................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................................................................................. 10
1.1 Background .................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Botnets ............................................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Computer Forensics and Anti-Forensics ........................................................................ 15
1.4 Motivation for Research ................................................................................................. 16
1.5 Research Aims................................................................................................................ 17
1.6 Structure ......................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2 - Literature Review.................................................................................................... 20
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Botnet Taxonomy ........................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Network Design.............................................................................................................. 21
2.4 Botnet Economics .......................................................................................................... 24
2.5 The Botnet Lifecycle ...................................................................................................... 25
2.6 The Forensic Analysis Process ....................................................................................... 28
2.7 Forensic Analysis Techniques ........................................................................................ 30
2.8 Anti-Forensic Techniques .............................................................................................. 32
2.9 Summary ........................................................................................................................ 39
Chapter 3 - Research Methods ................................................................................................... 40
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