Foruster: A cross-platform tool for live forensic triage and anomaly detection

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Authors: Marcos Jesús Sequera Fernández, Mohammadhossein Homaei, Óscar Mogollón Gutiérrez, José Carlos Sancho Núñez
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Abstract

Foruster is a cross-platform desktop application, developed in Rust, for live-system forensic analysis. Unlike traditional tools that require system shutdown, Foruster is designed to identify and catalog files of interest on active storage volumes. Its user interface, built with the Slint framework, guides the analyst through the selection of devices, the configuration of search profiles, and the real-time visualization of results. The software features heuristic detection of anomalies, such as deceptive file extensions, and ensures the integrity of findings through cryptographic hashing, optimizing the digital forensic investigation process.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Digital and Cyber Forensics Digital Media Forensic Detection Advanced Malware Detection Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
SoftwareX
Volume
33
Pages
102517–102517
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN