Forensic best practices recommendkeeping the device powered onbecause:
Turning off the device may trigger encryption locks, making data inaccessible.
Live data acquisitionallows retrieval of RAM contents, running apps, and network logs.
Airplane mode should be enabled instead of shutting downto prevent remote wiping.
References:McAfee Institute CCII Digital Forensics Guide, Cyber Forensics Up and Running.
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