Anatomy of a Cyber Attack

Tracing Hackers Through Digital Evidence: From Intrusion to Investigation

About the Lecture

This lecture dissects the lifecycle of a cyber attack — from reconnaissance and exploitation to evidence recovery and prosecution. Participants will gain a structured understanding of how attackers breach systems, how investigators trace digital footprints, and how courts evaluate electronic evidence under cyber law.

What You’ll Learn

• Stages of a Cyber Attack: Reconnaissance, Exploitation, Persistence & Data Exfiltration
• Common Hacking Techniques: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware & Social Engineering
• Digital Evidence Collection & Preservation
• IP Tracking, Log Analysis & Metadata Examination
• Chain of Custody in Digital Forensics
• Legal Framework Governing Cybercrime in India
• Admissibility of Electronic Evidence under the Evidence Act

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the technical structure of modern cyber attacks
• Identify digital footprints left by attackers
• Analyse digital evidence from a legal perspective
• Differentiate between ethical hacking and cybercrime
• Interpret cybercrime cases using forensic reasoning
• Evaluate evidentiary reliability of digital proof in court

Who Should Enroll?

• Law Students & Judicial Aspirants
• Cyber Security & Computer Science Students
• Police & Investigating Officers
• Digital Forensics Enthusiasts
• Advocates handling Cybercrime Matters
• Anyone interested in Cyber Law & Investigation

Why This Lecture Matters

Cyber attacks are no longer isolated technical incidents — they are legal events with constitutional, evidentiary, and procedural implications. Understanding both the technological and legal dimensions of cybercrime is essential for professionals navigating today’s digital landscape.

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