File carving

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe process of reassembling computer files from fragments in the absence of file system metadata, based on the extrapolation of a file's probable type from its contents.

Synonyms

fragmentation file tail merging filer sidecar file file system seam carving backfile conversion file section ripper filestore fileset

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