Definition

Utilizing the magic number to verify the file

How it works

Many file formats use magic numbers to identify a file format or protocol. Verifying that the magic number matches the expected value of its declared format is a simple way of verifying the file format.

Artifact Relationships

This defensive technique relates to specific digital artifacts.

References

Reference - Carving Contiguous and Fragmented Files with Fast Object Validation Reference - Gathering Evidence: Model-Driven Software Engineering in Automated Digital Forensics