Edge Local Storage
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: Edge Local Storage
Description: Collect Edge Local Storage
Category: Applications
Platform: linux
Short Name: els
Is Parsed: Yes
Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes
Collect File(s): No
Background
Section titled “Background”Browser local storage contains persistent key-value data stored by websites. This data includes user preferences, session state, cached data, and potentially authentication tokens or sensitive information.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about edge local storage.
Edge Local Storage Data
Section titled “Edge Local Storage Data”| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
UserName | User Name | Example value |
ProfileName | Profile Name | Example value |
BrowserName | Browser Name | Example value |
Key | Key | Example value |
Value | Value | Example value |
Path | Path | Example value |
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector extracts local storage data from browser storage databases and files.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”Local storage analysis reveals stored credentials, session tokens, tracking identifiers, and application state that can indicate compromised accounts, persistent tracking, or malicious website activity. Analysts can identify credential theft, session hijacking, and data exfiltration attempts.