RAM Capture Definition

root@forensics:~$ open_glossary_term

RAM CAPTURE

RAM capture collects volatile memory from a running system, preserving data that may disappear when the system is powered off.

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RAM Capture

RAM capture collects volatile memory from a running system, preserving data that may disappear when the system is powered off.

It can matter in malware, encryption, active compromise, or live response scenarios.

Do not power down a live system until a forensic responder decides whether volatile data should be collected.

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