Digital evidence

Digital evidence is any information that is found and used from a computer or other electronic device. This can be things like emails, text messages, documents, photos, and videos that are stored on a computer or phone.

Imagine you have a toy box that is filled with different toys. In the same way, a computer or phone has a memory where it stores different types of information. Just like how you can find a toy in your toy box, investigators can find information in a computer or phone.

When someone does something bad on a computer, like committing a crime or bullying someone online, investigators can use digital evidence to find out who did it. They can look through the computer and find information like pictures or messages that the person sent or received.

Digital evidence is helpful in solving crimes and figuring out what really happened. It's like having a detective kit for electronics!