Advances and Challenges in Mobile Phone Forensics

Numerous illegal actions have an effect on the lives of hundreds of millions of people who rely on their smartphones to get them through the day. As the popularity of smartphones continues to rise, so does the possibility that they may be exploited for criminal purposes. There is a wealth of applications, cutting-edge hardware, and operating systems built into today's smartphones. Due to advancements in semiconductor technology and enhanced computing capabilities, mobile phones have experienced notable advances in their effectiveness, all while maintaining a compact form factor suitable for pocket portability. As a result, Forensic investigators faces difficulties when trying to investigate a mobile phone to analyze evidence. The data stored on mobile devices has become a crucial piece of evidence in forensic investigations. Knowledge of forensic instruments and their capabilities is essential for gathering meaningful information from the digital devices. In this study, we analyze the features of certain cutting-edge data formats that might be presented as mobile device evidence for Forensic investigations. Some of the newest technology for mobile phone evidence collection are also discussed, along with their efficacy. This review examines the features of mobile devices, the procedures of mobile forensic investigations, the different mobile forensic technologies, and their present and future uses.