Comp399
Security: Word Metadata
It did in the BTK Killer, but how reliable
is it really?
Summary: examine and change the
metadata in MS word files.
Due: at the beginning of class Feb
19th
Details:
First download the demo for the word meta data changer (or another meta
data tool. This one has a free 15 day demo - its ugly but its free)
here
is the download link
Examine the file listed below for your name. Record who created it, the
last user who edited the file, the last time the file was updated, when
the file was last printed, the total edit time, and the Company Name for
the file.
Now make the following changes:
Add three more lines to the file itself and 'Frame' someone else as follows:
Change the created by and last edited by fields to the following:
If your First name begins with |
Put the following in the created by field |
Put the following in the field for the last person to change the
file |
A-F |
Justin Bieber |
Miley Cyrus |
G-L |
Kevin Mitnick |
Albert Gonzalez |
M-S |
Larry Ellison |
Eric Schmidt |
T-Z |
Harry Reid |
John Boehner |
|
|
|
Make sure that the last modified date appears to be before this assignment
was given: Before 2/12/2014
When the word document is done submit it online using moodle and begin the
paper.
The paper:
The paper should be a 1-2 page paper. Examine the effect of metadata and
digital forensics. How reliable is it? What should it be used for. Set the
paper up with the following sections:
Introduction: what is metadata and why do we care
past usage: include the BTK killer and at least one other previous case
The results of this project (including which file you used and what your
data looked like at various stages)
conclusion
References for any external references you need - especially your second
metadata case
Bring a printed copy of the paper to turn in in class.