This article explains everything from downloading Python to verifying the installation on a Windows system.  What is Python? Python is a high-level, interpreted, and easy-to-learn programming language widely used for: Data Science Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Web Development Automation & Scripting Academic and research work Python is developed and maintained by the Python Software Foundation Step 1: Open the Official Python Website Open any web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) Go to the official website:  https://www.python.org/ Step 2: Download Python for Windows Go to the official Python download page for Windows . Find a stable Python 3 release. This tutorial was tested with Python version 3.10.10. Click the appropriate link for your system to download the executable file: Windows installer (64-bit) or Windows installer (32-bit). Step 3: Run the Python Installer Once the installer is downloaded, open it by double-clicking the .exe ...

In the previous article we have downloaded the Apache Kafka and also we have extracted the Apache Kafka downloaded file now it is the time to test the Apache Kafka. By default, Kafka stores data in the temporary /tmp directory, which means your data could vanish after a reboot. In this article, we will configure persistent storage paths for both Zookeeper and Kafka Broker, and then demonstrate a full "Hello World" cycle: creating a topic, producing messages, and consuming them. Step 1: Configure Zookeeper Kafka uses Zookeeper to coordinate the cluster. We need to edit its configuration to ensure it stores data in a permanent directory rather than a temporary one. Navigate to the config directory: Copy the below command and paste in the terminal to change the directory.           cd kafka/config Open the properties file:  Copy the below  and paste in the terminal to open the file.     nano zookeeper.properties Modify the dataDir : Fin...

Apache Kafka is a powerful distributed streaming platform that allows you make streaming apps and real-time data pipelines . It can handle trillions of events every day, which makes it the backbone of modern data infrastructure . In this article we will see how to set up and install Apache Kafka on Ubuntu step by step in this guide.  Requirements                                                                                                                                                Before we begin the installation, make sure your Ubuntu system meets these requirements:              ...

In the world of cybercrime investigation, the Windows Registry isn't just a database—it’s a digital diary . The Registry keeps track of nearly everything that occurs on a computer, including user behavior and system configurations . Two methods become essential for an investigator when a system is suspected of being infected: Boot Time Logging and Registry Analysis . In this guide, we will explore how to use Process Monitor (ProcMon) to look inside a Windows system and find malicious activity that may be hidden. In this article we will cover the following objectives: Understand the role of the Windows Registry in digital forensics. Use Process Monitor to analyze registry activity for evidence of malicious behavior. Capture and analyze boot time logging to identify persistence mechanisms used by malware. Why the Registry and Boot Process Are Important Before we get into the tools, let's talk about why these areas are important for forensic analysis : 1. The Windows Registry T...

Email analysis is a cornerstone of digital forensics and data management. Whether you are conducting an investigation, performing a compliance audit , or simply trying to recover old messages, knowing how to navigate mailbox archives is a vital skill. In this guide, we will walk through a complete lab objective: analyzing emails using MBOX Viewer. You’ll learn how to export your data, filter through thousands of emails, and pinpoint specific items within user mailboxes and public folders. The goal of this walkthrough is to demonstrate how to: Access and view user mailboxes and public folders. Apply filters to narrow down large datasets. Perform deep searches for specific keywords and attachments. The Tool: MBOX Viewer MBOX Viewer is a specialized tool designed to open and analyze email data like .mbox files —a common format used by Google, Thunderbird, and Apple Mail to store email collections in a single file. It allows you to view content without needing a live email client, maki...