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File Magic Byte Verification

Definition

Utilizing the magic number to verify the file

How it works

Many file formats use magic numbers to identify a file format or protocol. Verifying that the magic number matches the expected value of its declared format is a simple way of verifying the file format.

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References

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Academic Paper

The following references were used to develop the File Magic Byte Verification knowledge-base article.

(Note: the consideration of references does not imply specific functionality exists in an offering.)

Carving Contiguous and Fragmented Files with Fast Object Validation

Reference Type: Academic Paper Author: Simson L. Garfinkel

Source:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1742287607000369?viewFullText=true#sec4

Gathering Evidence: Model-Driven Software Engineering in Automated Digital Forensics

Reference Type: Academic Paper Author: van den Bos, J.

Source:

https://pure.uva.nl/ws/files/1739225/132135_thesis.pdf

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