MCP Forensic Toolkit

# Forensic Analysis Report ## File Information **Target File:** `/Users/aadithya/Desktop/test_hit.txt` **Analysis Date:** June 8, 2025, 17:40 UTC+1 **Report Generated By:** MCP Forensic Toolkit --- ## Executive Summary This report presents a forensic analysis of the file `test_hit.txt` located on the user's Desktop. The analysis reveals several temporal anomalies and provides insights into the file's creation and modification patterns. --- ## File Metadata Analysis ### Basic Properties - **File Size:** 9 bytes - **SHA-256 Hash:** `9b7729b1ccfe223076659db07b7f0bb888e139907bb8d7019560166176953fcb` - **Created:** June 8, 2025 at 17:39:12 UTC - **Last Modified:** June 8, 2025 at 00:26:04 UTC ### Key Observations 1. **Temporal Anomaly Detected:** The file's last modified timestamp (00:26:04) predates its creation timestamp (17:39:12) by approximately 17 hours and 13 minutes. 2. **File Size Analysis:** At only 9 bytes, this appears to be a very small text file, likely containing minimal content such as a short word, phrase, or test string. 3. **Hash Signature:** The SHA-256 hash provides a unique fingerprint for integrity verification and potential duplicate detection across the system. --- ## System Log Correlation ### Search Parameters - **Primary Keyword:** "modified" - **Secondary Keyword:** "test_hit" - **Time Range:** System logs from recent activity ### Log Analysis Results **Direct File References:** One log entry was found referencing the filename "test_hit" in the system logs, indicating that the forensic analysis itself was logged by the system's logging mechanism. **Modification Activity Correlation:** No direct correlation was found between the file's modification timestamp and system log entries. The search for "modified" keywords returned 10 log entries, all related to system widget extensions and their modification dates, but none directly related to the target file. ### Log Entry Summary The system logs primarily contain chronod (ChronoKit) entries related to widget extensions with modification dates set to the Unix epoch (1970-01-01), which is typical for system components. No suspicious modification activities were detected in the timeframe surrounding the file's timestamps. --- ## Forensic Findings ### Timeline Reconstruction 1. **00:26:04 (June 8, 2025)** - File content last modified 2. **17:39:12 (June 8, 2025)** - File created on filesystem 3. **17:40:07 (June 8, 2025)** - Forensic analysis initiated ### Potential Explanations for Temporal Anomaly 1. **File Copy/Move Operation:** The file may have been copied or moved from another location, preserving the original modification timestamp while receiving a new creation timestamp. 2. **Timestamp Manipulation:** The modification timestamp could have been deliberately altered using system tools or commands. 3. **System Clock Issues:** Temporary system clock adjustments could have caused the timestamp discrepancy. 4. **Application Behavior:** Some applications preserve original modification times when creating new files based on existing content. --- ## Security Assessment ### Risk Level: **LOW** - No evidence of malicious activity detected - File size and content appear benign - No suspicious network or system interactions logged - Temporal anomaly likely explained by normal file operations ### Recommendations 1. **Verify File Contents:** Examine the actual content of the 9-byte file to confirm its purpose 2. **Check File History:** Review backup systems or version control for the file's origin 3. **Monitor for Patterns:** Watch for similar temporal anomalies in other files 4. **Document Findings:** Maintain this report for future reference if related issues arise --- ## Technical Details ### Hash Verification The SHA-256 hash can be used to verify file integrity and detect any future modifications: ``` 9b7729b1ccfe223076659db07b7f0bb888e139907bb8d7019560166176953fcb ``` ### System Environment - **Operating System:** macOS (based on log format and system paths) - **Log System:** Apple Unified Logging (ASL) - **Analysis Tools:** MCP Forensic Toolkit --- ## Conclusion The forensic analysis of `test_hit.txt` reveals a small text file with a temporal anomaly in its timestamps but no indicators of malicious activity. The file appears to be part of normal user activity, possibly created for testing purposes given its name and minimal size. The timestamp discrepancy is likely the result of a standard file operation rather than security incident. **Status:** Investigation Complete **Classification:** Non-Suspicious **Action Required:** None