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bulk_extractor is a C++ program that scans a disk image, a file, or a directory
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of files and extracts useful information without parsing the file system or
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file system structures. The results are stored in feature files that can be
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easily inspected, parsed, or processed with automated tools. bulk_extractor
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also creates histograms of features that it finds, as features that are more
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common tend to be more important.
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bulk_extractor is distinguished from other forensic tools by its speed and
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thoroughness.
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Optional dependancies include libewf (recognized if installed), afflib
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(recognized if installed), and liblightgrep.
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To add optional liblightgrep support:
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LIGHTGREP_ENABLE=yes ./bulk_extractor.SlackBuild
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NOTE:
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When running bulk_extractor with lightgrep, use
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"-x find -e lightgrep -F findlist.txt" in addition to regular options.
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