LET’S TALK ABOUT MEMORY FORENSICS Memory forensics can reveal malicious activity that may be difficult to identify on disk. Attackers may inject code into legitimate processes or execute malicious payloads primarily in memory. By examining processes, loaded modules, and executable memory regions, investigators can identify suspicious behaviour. However, an unfamiliar process or unusual memory region does not automatically prove an infection; findings require validation and supporting evidence. RAM may also contain sensitive information, including fragments of passwords, authentication tokens, encryption keys, messages, and decrypted content. Their presence depends on how applications handle data and whether the relevant memory has been overwritten. Closing an application does not necessarily erase every trace immediately, but investigators cannot assume that particular credentials or conversations will be recoverable. The acquisition process itself requires care because running a collection tool changes the system being examined. Investigators should document the tools used, collection times, and actions taken. Hashing the acquired memory image helps verify that it remains unchanged after collection, while proper chain-of-custody records support evidence accountability.