Write Blocker
N/A
写保护器
Write Blocker · N/A · 写保护器 · ryt BLOK-er · forensic write blocker · read-only bridge · Cybersecurity · forensics · hardware · evidenceCybersecurityforensic write blocker read-only bridge/ryt BLOK-er/
Also known as: forensic write blocker, read-only bridge
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A write blocker is hardware or software that lets investigators read a drive while preventing accidental writes that would alter original evidence.
Real-World Example
Connecting a seized hard drive through a hardware write blocker before imaging protects the original media.
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