electronic footprint

British

noun

computing data that identifies a computer that has connected to a particular website

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"Maybe purchasing that property created the electronic footprint opportunity for the FBI to exploit, which therefore led to his capture," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

But LaBarbera, who retired from the department in 2015, said motives can be hard to determine when a suspect is dead and hasn’t left a paper trail or electronic footprint detailing their thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Her phone had not pinged cell towers since early on Jan. 1, and investigators could find no electronic footprint.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2023

Ms. Walshe has left no electronic footprint, as police said her phone has been turned off since the new year.

From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2023

The bureau could then conduct a much smaller follow-up effort to track down the estimated 15% to 20% of the population lacking a usable electronic footprint.

From Science Magazine • May 2, 2022

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