performing-sqlite-database-forensics

Recover deleted SQLite records by parsing the database header, traversing the freelist for trunk and leaf pages, and analyzing unallocated space. This extracts lingering data to support forensic investigations and incident response workflows.

Yes, SQLite WAL files contain uncommitted or recently modified data. Parse the Write-Ahead Log and unallocated space within pages to recover deleted data and reconstruct event timelines during forensic analysis.

Decode SQLite timestamps by converting common formats like Chrome/WebKit, Unix, Mac Absolute, and Mozilla PRTime into human-friendly timelines. This allows analysts to accurately map recovered records to specific events.

Yes, SQLite forensics applies to incident response and OSINT workflows involving Chrome, Firefox, WhatsApp, iMessage, and Android databases. It extracts recoverable data and generates comprehensive reports for human review.

Freelist pages in SQLite hold unallocated page slots after deletion. Traverse freelist trunk and leaf pages to identify and extract recoverable records that still linger in the database structure but are no longer active.

Recovery depends on whether the deleted data still exists in the freelist, WAL, or unallocated space. If pages have been overwritten or vacuumed, the records are permanently lost and cannot be recovered by this method.