Gaming platforms are not just for playing games—they are vibrant hubs for communication and interaction. The data stored within these platforms can provide crucial evidence about user behavior, and in some cases, even criminal activity through in-game chats.
Recognizing this potential, Oxygen Forensic® Detective has integrated capabilities to analyze artifacts from the popular gaming platform, Steam.
What is Steam?
Steam is a digital distribution platform created by Valve Corporation for purchasing, downloading, and playing video games. Since its launch in 2003, it has become a leading platform in the PC gaming world, boasting 33 million peak concurrent users worldwide as of 2023. Beyond gaming, Steam fosters a dynamic community where users can discuss games and trade items.
Extracting Steam Data with Oxygen Forensic® Detective
From the Cloud:
– Access: Steam cloud data can be extracted using login credentials or a token from a mobile device.
– Artifacts: Includes account information, contacts, products, reviews, groups, discussions, events, announcements, and comments. Group and private chats will be supported in future updates.
From Computers:
– Platforms: Supports data collection from Windows, macOS, and Linux.
– Artifacts: Includes friends, groups, library, wish lists, and search history. Note: Chats cannot be extracted as they are not saved on computers.
From Mobile Devices:
– Methods: Recommends physical extraction for Android and full file system extraction for iOS.
– Artifacts: Includes account information, contacts, private chats, cookies, and cache.
With these capabilities, Oxygen Forensic® Detective enables comprehensive analysis of Steam data, providing invaluable insights for digital investigations.