Chromium Login Data
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: Chromium Login Data
Description: Collect Chromium Login Data
Category: Applications
Platform: linux
Short Name: chmlgd
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”Browser login data stores saved passwords and credential information. This data is critical for identifying stored credentials, password reuse patterns, and potential credential theft targets.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about chromium login data.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector extracts saved credentials from the browser’s Login Data database, including URLs, usernames, and encrypted passwords.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”Login data analysis reveals stored credentials, password reuse across services, targeted accounts, and potential credential harvesting. Investigators can identify compromised accounts, credential theft attempts, and unauthorized access to saved credentials by malware or attackers.