AKTU Cyber Forensic Analytics (BCAI061) Question Paper 2025-26

Note: Attempt all Sections. In case of any missing data; choose suitably.

Section A

Q1. Attempt all questions in brief · 2 × 7 = 14 marks

1. Explain the security challenges involved in eCash systems.
2. What is cyber terrorism and cyber warfare?
3. Explain the importance of digital devices in cyber forensics.
4. What are DoS and DDoS attacks?
5. Explain the concepts of cyber investigation and network investigation.
6. Define evidence and digital evidence.
7. Explain the concept of electronic governance (e-Governance).

Section B

Q2. Attempt any three of the following · 7 × 3 = 21 marks

1. Explain the concept of cyber space and discuss how cyber crimes differ from traditional crimes.
2. What is data carving in cyber forensics? Explain different data carving techniques used to recover deleted or hidden files.
3. Discuss the importance of audit logs in cyber investigations. Explain the methods used for investigating audit logs to identify suspicious activities.
4. Discuss the importance of contextual information in evidence analysis and cyber crime investigations.
5. Explain the objectives and key features of the Information Technology Act 2000 in regulating cyber activities and cyber crimes in India.

Section C

Q3

Attempt any one part of the following · 7 × 1 = 7 marks

1. Describe different types of cyber financial frauds, including ATM frauds, phishing, and phreaking. Suggest preventive measures against them.
2. Explain the working of key loggers and email frauds as practical cyber crime techniques. How can individuals and organizations protect themselves from such attacks?

Q4

Attempt any one part of the following · 7 × 1 = 7 marks

1. Explain the concept of steganography and its role in cyber crime. How do forensic investigators detect hidden information in digital media?
2. Differentiate between Trojans, Backdoors and Botnets. Explain how these malware attacks affect computer systems and networks.

Q5

Attempt any one part of the following · 7 × 1 = 7 marks

1. Explain the concept of profiling in cyber investigations. How are cyber criminal profiling and stylometric techniques used to identify suspects?
2. Differentiate between warranted searches and warrantless searches in cyber investigations. Discuss the legal and ethical challenges involved.

Q6

Attempt any one part of the following · 7 × 1 = 7 marks

1. Describe the role of evidence management in cyber forensics. Explain the procedures followed during pre-search activities and on-scene activities.
2. Discuss the practical applications of digital evidence analysis and network analysis in identifying and prosecuting cyber criminals.

Q7

Attempt any one part of the following · 7 × 1 = 7 marks

1. What are electronic signature certificates? Explain the procedure for obtaining and using them in secure online communication.
2. Describe the penalties and compensation provisions under the Information Technology Act 2000 for cyber offences and data breaches.

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