Research Article

Digital Forensic Analysis of TikTok Application in Defamation Cases using Digital Forensics Research Workshop Method

by  Arfin Nurhakim Mansur, Imam Riadi
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Issue 47
Published: October 2025
Authors: Arfin Nurhakim Mansur, Imam Riadi
10.5120/ijca2025925795
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Arfin Nurhakim Mansur, Imam Riadi . Digital Forensic Analysis of TikTok Application in Defamation Cases using Digital Forensics Research Workshop Method. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 47 (October 2025), 51-58. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925795

                        @article{ 10.5120/ijca2025925795,
                        author  = { Arfin Nurhakim Mansur,Imam Riadi },
                        title   = { Digital Forensic Analysis of TikTok Application in Defamation  Cases using Digital Forensics Research Workshop Method },
                        journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
                        year    = { 2025 },
                        volume  = { 187 },
                        number  = { 47 },
                        pages   = { 51-58 },
                        doi     = { 10.5120/ijca2025925795 },
                        publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
                        }
                        %0 Journal Article
                        %D 2025
                        %A Arfin Nurhakim Mansur
                        %A Imam Riadi
                        %T Digital Forensic Analysis of TikTok Application in Defamation  Cases using Digital Forensics Research Workshop Method%T 
                        %J International Journal of Computer Applications
                        %V 187
                        %N 47
                        %P 51-58
                        %R 10.5120/ijca2025925795
                        %I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

The development of social media platforms such as TikTok not only provides benefits but also triggers cybercrimes, one of which is defamation. This study aims to uncover digital evidence in such cases using the Digital Forensics Research Workshop (DFRWS) method, which includes identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis, and reporting. The extraction process was conducted using MOBILedit Forensics Express, Oxygen Forensic Detective, and DB Browser for SQLite. The results show that Oxygen achieved the highest success rate of 92% with 12 artifacts, while both MOBILedit and DB Browser achieved 85% with 11 artifacts each. Cross-validation ensured the authenticity of the digital evidence, proving that the DFRWS method is effective in TikTok forensic investigations and can support law enforcement in handling defamation cases on social media.

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Keywords

Digital Forensics Defamation DFRWS TikTok Digital Evidence Cybercrime

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