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Introduction

In today's digital age, email has become an essential means of communication for both personal and professional purposes. However, with the increasing use of email, the risk of email-related crimes and cyber threats has also risen. As a result, the need for a reliable and comprehensive email examination tool has become more pressing than ever. Paraben's E-mail Examiner is one such tool that has been designed to meet the demands of forensic email analysis. In this article, we will delve into the features and capabilities of E-mail Examiner, highlighting its strengths and benefits in the field of digital forensics.

Key Features of E-mail Examiner

Supported File Types

E-mail Examiner supports a wide range of email file types, including:

America On-line (AOL): E-mail Examiner can recover and analyze email data from AOL accounts.
Microsoft Outlook (PST): E-mail Examiner can recover deleted emails from PST files, including emails deleted from the deleted items folder.
Microsoft Outlook Offline Storage (OST): E-mail Examiner can recover email data from OST files, including emails deleted from the deleted items folder.
The Bat! (version 3.x and higher): E-mail Examiner can recover email data from The Bat! email client.
Thunderbird: E-mail Examiner can recover email data from Thunderbird email client.
Outlook Express: E-mail Examiner can recover email data from Outlook Express email client.
Eudora: E-mail Examiner can recover email data from Eudora email client.
E-mail file (EML): E-mail Examiner can recover email data from EML files.
Windows mail databases: E-mail Examiner can recover email data from Windows mail databases.

Support for MIME Types and File Extensions

E-mail Examiner supports over 750 MIME types and related file extensions, making it a comprehensive tool for email analysis.

Plain Text Mail

E-mail Examiner can recover and analyze plain text email data, including emails deleted from the deleted items folder.

Recovers Deleted Email

E-mail Examiner can recover deleted email data from various email clients, including:

Outlook (PST): E-mail Examiner can recover deleted emails from PST files, including emails deleted from the deleted items folder.
Thunderbird: E-mail Examiner can recover deleted emails from Thunderbird email client.
The Bat!: E-mail Examiner can recover deleted emails from The Bat! email client.

Viewing Mail Storage

E-mail Examiner allows users to view the entire email mail storage structure, including restored folders. Users can also view messages, including deleted email, in different formats, such as:

RFC Header: E-mail Examiner can display email headers in RFC format.
Text: E-mail Examiner can display email data in plain text format.
RTF: E-mail Examiner can display email data in Rich Text Format (RTF).
HTML: E-mail Examiner can display email data in HyperText Markup Language (HTML).
Raw HTML: E-mail Examiner can display email data in raw HTML format.

Viewing and Analyzing Attachments

E-mail Examiner allows users to view and analyze attachments in their original file format, as well as in text or hex view.

Advanced Boolean Searching

E-mail Examiner provides advanced Boolean searching capabilities, allowing users to search for email data in various fields, including:

Text body: E-mail Examiner can search for email data in the text body of emails.
Text headers: E-mail Examiner can search for email data in the text headers of emails.
Sender: E-mail Examiner can search for email data based on the sender's email address.
Receiver: E-mail Examiner can search for email data based on the receiver's email address.
Date: E-mail Examiner can search for email data based on the date the email was sent or received.

Search in Attachments

E-mail Examiner allows users to search for email data within attachments.

Print Attachments

E-mail Examiner allows users to print attachments in their original file format.

Sort Attachments by File Type

E-mail Examiner provides a feature to sort attachments by file type, making it easier to analyze and manage email data.

Exporting

E-mail Examiner provides various exporting options, including:

Export mail storage contents to EML, EMX, PST, MHTML, and MSG formats: E-mail Examiner can export email data in various formats, including EML, EMX, PST, MHTML, and MSG.
Export attachments in their native format: E-mail Examiner can export attachments in their original file format.
Batch search and export without adding mail storages as evidence to EMX: E-mail Examiner can perform batch searches and exports without adding mail storages as evidence to EMX.
Export from search results and bookmarked data: E-mail Examiner can export email data from search results and bookmarked data.
Batch "scripting": E-mail Examiner provides a feature to perform batch scripting, making it easier to automate email analysis tasks.

Comprehensive Bookmarking

E-mail Examiner provides comprehensive bookmarking capabilities, allowing users to bookmark email data for further analysis.

Advanced Reporting

E-mail Examiner provides advanced reporting capabilities, allowing users to generate reports in various formats, including:

HTML: E-mail Examiner can generate reports in HTML format.
CSV: E-mail Examiner can generate reports in Comma Separated Values (CSV) format.
Text: E-mail Examiner can generate reports in plain text format.

Conclusion

Q: What is E-mail Examiner?

A: E-mail Examiner is a comprehensive tool for forensic email analysis, designed to help investigators recover and analyze email data.

Q: What types of email files does E-mail Examiner support?

A: E-mail Examiner supports a wide range of email file types, including America On-line (AOL), Microsoft Outlook (PST), Microsoft Outlook Offline Storage (OST), The Bat! (version 3.x and higher), Thunderbird, Outlook Express, Eudora, E-mail file (EML), and Windows mail databases.

Q: Can E-mail Examiner recover deleted email data?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner can recover deleted email data from various email clients, including Outlook (PST), Thunderbird, and The Bat!.

Q: What formats can E-mail Examiner export email data in?

A: E-mail Examiner can export email data in various formats, including EML, EMX, PST, MHTML, and MSG.

Q: Can E-mail Examiner search for email data within attachments?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner provides advanced Boolean searching capabilities, allowing users to search for email data within attachments.

Q: What types of reports can E-mail Examiner generate?

A: E-mail Examiner can generate reports in various formats, including HTML, CSV, and Text.

Q: Is E-mail Examiner user-friendly?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner has a familiar and easy-to-use interface, making it accessible to users of all skill levels.

Q: Can E-mail Examiner be integrated with other tools?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner has been integrated into the P2 Commander interface, providing comprehensive analysis features, easy bookmarking and reporting, advanced Boolean searching, searching within attachments, full unicode language support, and a familiar and easy-to-use interface.

Q: What is the cost of E-mail Examiner?

A: The cost of E-mail Examiner varies depending on the version and licensing options. Please contact Paraben for more information on pricing and licensing.

Q: Is E-mail Examiner compatible with Windows?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner is compatible with Windows operating systems.

Q: Can I try E-mail Examiner before purchasing?

A: Yes, Paraben offers a free trial version of E-mail Examiner, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

Q: What kind of support does Paraben offer for E-mail Examiner?

A: Paraben provides comprehensive support for E-mail Examiner, including online documentation, user manuals, and technical support.

Q: Can I customize E-mail Examiner to meet my specific needs?

A: Yes, E-mail Examiner provides a range of customization options, allowing users to tailor the software to meet their specific needs.

Q: Is E-mail Examiner a standalone tool or can it be used in conjunction with other tools?

A: E-mail Examiner can be used as a standalone tool or in conjunction with other tools, such as P2 Commander, to provide comprehensive digital forensics capabilities.

Conclusion

In conclusion, E-mail Examiner is a powerful tool for forensic email analysis, providing a wide range of features and capabilities to help investigators recover and analyze email data. With its advanced Boolean searching, viewing and analyzing attachments, and exporting options, E-mail Examiner is an essential tool for any digital forensics investigation. If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about E-mail Examiner, please contact Paraben for more information.