Chromium Web Storage

Overview

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

Background

Browser web storage includes both local and session storage used by websites to store client-side data. This data can contain application state, user preferences, cached content, and potentially sensitive information.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about chromium web storage.

Collection Method

This collector extracts web storage data from browser storage locations including local storage and session storage.

Forensic Value

Web storage analysis reveals cached application data, stored credentials, session information, and potential data exfiltration staging. Analysts can identify malicious website activity, stored authentication tokens, tracking identifiers, and sensitive data cached by compromised web applications.