SQLite Forensics

Summary

SQLite is a lightweight, self‐contained, and serverless relational database management system widely used in various applications and devices. It is essential knowledge for all forensic examiners. SQLite databases are based on the SQL database language, a standard and widely used language for storing, organizing, and accessing data in a structured format. Their lightweight nature, ease of use, and lack of additional infrastructure and setup requirements make SQLite databases well suited for many applications, including mobile apps, browser and much more. Analyzing SQLite databases involves using SQL queries to interact with the data. SQLite uses temporary files for both journals and write‐ahead logs to ensure data integrity and improve performance. Journaling is a feature created to protect against writing errors. SQLite forensics is an essential aspect of digital investigations due to the widespread use of SQLite databases in various applications across computers and mobile devices.