RAM Image

Overview

Evidence: RAM Image Description: Create an image of RAM Category: Memory Platform: linux Short Name: ram Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

This collector gathers ram information from the Linux system by creating a RAM image. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about ram image.

RAM Image Data

Field	Description	Example
Path	Path	Example value
FileSize	File Size	123.45

Collection Method

This collector creates a RAM image and records its metadata in the ram_image table.

Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides volatile memory content and metadata. It helps investigators analyze in-memory artifacts, detect malware, and investigate runtime behaviors. Analysts can use this information to identify malicious processes, extract credentials, and assess Linux security posture.