A Survey on Mobile Digital Forensic: Taxonomy, Tools, and Challenges

ABSTRACT Modern time largely rely on mobile gadgets as a means of communication, and entertainment. These gadgets now plays a vital role in forensic analysis and criminal investigations as it store a plethora of private and sensitive data. Investigating feasible digital incidents and preserving mobile device security became crucial as the proliferation of mobile devices continues to influence modern society. In this survey; mobile threats, investigative process models for mobile forensics, evidence sources, forensics tools, and field problems are all covered in‐depth. Further, a comprehensive analysis examining the capabilities, features, and efficiency of available distinct mobile forensic tools namely Belkasoft, MOBILedit, and Magnet AXIOM for retrieving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence is being presented. The objective of the study is to assist forensic investigators in choosing the best tool for specific investigations. The findings of our study reveals the complexity of mobile operating systems, investigative process supported with sources of evidence, and forensic tools which makes it clear that the area of mobile forensics is dynamic and require modern skill adaptation along and innovative development in future. Finally, the study presents current challenges encountered during mobile forensic investigations as researchers can enhance their procedures and tactics for mobile device examination and evidence extraction by fostering a greater knowledge of the difficulties involved in mobile forensics.