Chromium Local Storage

Overview

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

Background

Browser local storage contains persistent key-value data stored by websites. This data includes user preferences, session state, cached data, and potentially authentication tokens or sensitive information.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about chromium local storage.

Collection Method

This collector extracts local storage data from browser storage databases and files.

Forensic Value

Local storage analysis reveals stored credentials, session tokens, tracking identifiers, and application state that can indicate compromised accounts, persistent tracking, or malicious website activity. Analysts can identify credential theft, session hijacking, and data exfiltration attempts.