Data Carving

Data carving is a data recovery technique used to extract files from storage media, such as a hard drive or memory card, even if the files are not intact or the file system is damaged. It works by identifying and reconstructing files based on their specific patterns or signatures, such as headers or footers, rather than relying on a directory or file system structure. This process allows forensic investigators or data recovery tools to retrieve lost or deleted files by "carving" out chunks of relevant data from raw data regions, increasing the chances of recovering valuable information.