Digital Evidence

Overview

Digital Evidence refers to any information in the form of electronic data that is used as evidence in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. Digital evidence may include computer files, email messages, documents, photos and videos stored on computers, servers, hard drives, CD-ROMs, USB drives, digital cameras and mobile phones. Its significance lies in the fact that it can provide essential evidence in legal cases and support or refute a claim. Digital evidence is often used in criminal cases to establish guilt or innocence, in civil cases to establish liability or damages, and in administrative proceedings to ensure compliance with regulations or public policy. Digital evidence can also be used to investigate crimes, including online exploitation, and to investigate the activities of cyber criminals. It can be used to identify and prosecute individuals involved in cybercrime, and to trace the origin of malicious software, malware, and other computer-facilitated criminal activity.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• The Evolution of Terrorism in the Digital Age: Investigating the Adaptation of Terrorist Groups to Cyber Technologies for Recruitment, Propaganda, and Cyberattacks
  2024 · Asian Journal of Economics Business and Accounting
• A Critical Evaluation of the Estonian Cyber Incident
  2020 · Journal of Advanced Forensic Sciences
• A Critical Evaluation of the Estonian Cyber Incident
  2020 · Journal of Advanced Forensic Sciences

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