Looking for some help/direction on an old file recovery issue.
Back in 2011, someone embedded sensitive data into a video file
(.wmv) using steganography, paired with a custom installer/toolkit
built specifically for extraction. The person who set this up is
no longer reachable, so we can’t confirm the exact method or
algorithm they used.
What we have:
– The original installer/toolkit program
– The carrier video file (.wmv)
– The original file’s URL, along with a “Modified” string noted
alongside it
– Some reference notes related to the embedded data
The problem:
– The installer no longer runs properly — not sure if it’s broken,
or just incompatible with modern systems
– We consulted someone with a cryptography background, but they
felt this is more of a file structure / steganography extraction
issue than pure cryptography
– Without access to the original person who built this, we’re
trying to reverse-engineer the process
Questions:
– Is this the kind of thing that typically needs a reverse
engineering / digital forensics specialist rather than a
cryptographer?
– Any recommendations for tools or approaches to analyze an old
(2011-era) custom steganography installer?
– Anyone dealt with something similar before?
Not able to share file specifics publicly for privacy/security
reasons, but happy to discuss further via DM if you have relevant
experience.
Thanks!
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