Skype Media
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Evidence: Skype Media
Description: Collect Skype Media
Category: Applications
Platform: windows
Short Name: skpym
Is Parsed: No
Sent to Investigation Hub: No
Collect File(s): Yes
Background
Section titled “Background”Skype caches media files including profile avatars, thumbnails, copied/pasted images, and files sent/received through the application. These media files are stored in various cache and storage directories.
Data Collected
Section titled “Data Collected”This collector gathers structured data about skype media.
Collection Method
Section titled “Collection Method”This collector gathers Skype media directories including copy/paste image cache, avatars, thumbnails, general media, and send/receive storage folders from both UWP and classic Skype locations.
Forensic Value
Section titled “Forensic Value”Skype media contains visual evidence from conversations including shared images, profile pictures, and transferred files. This helps identify participants, recover shared content, and understand the context of communications.