Volatile Memory Acquisition Tool: RAM Capturer

Volatile Memory Acquisition Tool

Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer is a tiny free forensic tool that allows to reliably extract the entire contents of computer’s volatile memory – even if protected by an active anti-debugging or anti-dumping system. Separate 32-bit and 64-bit builds are available in order to minimize the tool’s footprint as much as possible. Memory dumps captured with Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer can be analyzed with Live RAM Analysis in Belkasoft Evidence Center. Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer is compatible with all versions and editions of Windows including XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10, 2003 and 2008 Server.

Why Memory Dump Is the First Thing To Do During the Acquisition

Memory dumps are a valuable source of ephemeral evidence and volatile information. Memory dumps may contain passwords to encrypted volumes (TrueCrypt, BitLocker, PGP Disk), account login credentials for many webmail and social network services such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail; Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus; file sharing services such as Dropbox, Flickr, SkyDrive, etc.

In order to extract ephemeral evidence out of already captured memory dumps, forensic experts must use proper analysis software such as Belkasoft Evidence Center. Besides, some other tools can be used to extract passwords to encrypted volumes (e.g. Elcomsoft Forensic Disk Decryptor).

Creates Forensically Sound Memory Dumps

Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer features the smallest footprint possible, does not require installation and can be launched in seconds from a USB flash drive. Unlike many competing tools running in system’s user mode, Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer comes equipped with 32-bit and 64-bit kernel drivers allowing the tool to operate in the most privileged kernel mode. Memory dumps acquired with Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer can be then analyzed with Belkasoft Evidence Center Live RAM Analysis.

Compatibility and System Requirements

Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows including XP, Vista, Windows 7/8/10, 2003 and 2008 Server. The tool does not require installation, and can be launched in seconds from a USB thumb drive.