Chrome User Profiles

Overview

Evidence: Chrome User Profiles Description: Collect Chrome User Profiles Category: Browser Platform: Windows Short Name: chromeus Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

Chrome browser data provides user activity information including browsing history, downloads, and session data. This data is essential for understanding user behavior, detecting malicious web activity, and investigating browser-based security incidents.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about chrome user profiles.

Chrome User Profiles Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Name	Name of the item	Example Name
Value	Value of the item	Example Value
Timestamp	Record timestamp	2023-10-15 14:30:25

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the chrome_data table.

Usage

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides chrome browser activity information. It helps investigators understand user web behavior, detect malicious web activity, and investigate browser-based attacks. The data can reveal visited websites, downloaded files, and potential web-based threats. Analysts can use this information to identify web compromises, trace malicious web activities, and assess web security posture.

Notes

This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.