Chromium Downloads

Overview

Evidence: Chromium Downloads Description: Collect Chromium Downloads Category: Applications Platform: linux Short Name: cmdwnlds Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

Browser download history records files downloaded by users, including file paths, timestamps, URLs, referrer information, and download status. This data is essential for tracking file acquisition, identifying potentially malicious downloads, and reconstructing user activity timelines.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about chromium downloads.

Collection Method

This collector queries the browser's History database to extract download records, including file paths, download times, source URLs, and security flags.

Forensic Value

Download history reveals malware delivery vectors, data exfiltration attempts, unauthorized software installation, and user interaction with suspicious websites. Analysts can identify downloaded malicious files, track attack chains, and correlate downloads with other security events.