ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ПРОГРАМНИХ КОМПЛЕКСІВ У ЦИФРОВІЙ КРИМІНАЛІСТИЦІ ДЛЯ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ПРОТИДІЇ ЗЛОЧИННОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ

• Дата: 2025
• Автори: AHARKOVA, O., KOROSTELEVA, L., KRASNOPOLSKYI, V.
• Формат: Стаття
• Мова: English
• Опубліковано: PH “Akademperiodyka” 2025
• Теми: цифрова криміналістика; цифрові докази; програмні комплекси; UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device); Oxygen Forensic Detective; злочинність.
• Онлайн доступ: https://scinn-eng.org.ua/ojs/index.php/ni/article/view/903
• Назва журналу: Science and Innovation

Introduction. Digital forensics, based on the application of specialized software packages, has significantly enhanced the efficiency of criminal investigations. Mobile devices have become integral to the daily lives of both citizens and offenders, creating new challenges for law enforcement agencies.Problem Statement. The growing number of criminal offenses involving mobile devices has required the deployment of specialized tools capable of extracting and analyzing large volumes of data stored on these devices that subsequently serve as critical evidence in criminal proceedings.Purpose. The purpose of this article is to develop practical recommendations grounded in an analysis of the practical use of advanced software packages and the generalization of studies on seized digital evidence, aimed at strengthening the use of innovative software tools in digital forensics to support the fight against crime in Ukraine.Materials and Methods. The study has examined the capabilities of UFED, Oxygen Forensic Detective, XRY,and EnCase Mobile Investigator. A comparative analysis of these tools has been conducted using data from realcriminal cases. In addition, expert interviews with digital forensics professionals have provided supplementaryinsights into the practical application of these software packages.Results. The advantages of each software package for mobile forensics have been identified. The UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) platform has been shown to be the primary tool used by Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. Its application has significantly reduced the time required for data collection and analysis, improved the accuracy and reliability of extracted evidence, and increased the overall detection rate of offenses.Conclusions. The integration of innovative digital forensic technologies into law enforcement practices has contributed to more effective pre-trial investigations of crimes involving mobile devices. The recommendations developed in this study have offered valuable guidance for enhancing the practical activities of law enforcement officers in Ukraine.