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How can file signature in headers be used to reinforce the identification of files with different extension names in forensic audit.

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A file header is a 'signature' placed at the beginning of a file, so the operating system and other software know what to do with the following contents. Many electronic discovery applications will use the file header as a means to verify file types.

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