Practical Mobile Forensics - Fourth Edition

The need for mobile forensics

According to Statista reports (statista.com), the number of mobile phone users in the world is expected to pass 5 billion by 2020. The world is witnessing technology and user migration from desktops to mobile phones. Most of the growth in the mobile market can be attributed to the continued demand for smartphones.

According to an Ericsson report, global mobile data traffic will reach 71 exabytes per month by 2022, from 8.8 exabytes in 2017, a compound annual growth rate of 42 percent. Smartphones of today, such as Apple's iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy series, are compact forms of computers with high performance, huge storage, and enhanced functionality. Mobile phones are the most personal electronic device that ...