Volatile Memory
N/A
易失性内存
Volatile Memory · N/A · 易失性内存 · VOL-uh-tyl MEM-uh-ree · RAM evidence · memory forensics target · Cybersecurity · forensics · memory · analysisCybersecurityRAM evidence memory forensics target/VOL-uh-tyl MEM-uh-ree/
Also known as: RAM evidence, memory forensics target
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Volatile memory (RAM) holds running process data, encryption keys, and malware that disappear when power is lost — so live memory capture can be uniquely valuable.
Real-World Example
Capturing RAM before shutting down a ransomware-infected PC may recover keys not stored on disk.
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