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.
