To supplement my GPS research, I created a simple tool for the extraction of Active Log data from GPX files. This tool will transform GPS device data files into keyhole markup language files for easy mapping (GPX to KML). The output can easily be opened in programs like Google Earth. This tool will provide analysts with a better understanding of data contained within GPXs and their Active Logs. The KMLs are complete with timestamps and trackpoint coordinates.
Prior to TrackerCat – and without the use of expensive utilities – analysts had to manually re-save exported GPX files as KMLs in mapping programs. TrackerCat automates the transformation process while striving to preserve as much forensic data as possible.
While the tool is really just a simple XML-to-XML XSLT transform script (that parses the appropriate formats), you can join the the project to improve its functionality! You can use the project’s Github to show off your own GPS device forensics scripts. Also be sure to check out the PowerPoint here.
Click on the Official GitHub logo above for TrackerCat’s reader-friendly GitHub landing page, or go right to the project’s GitHub.
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