dc3dd ☆
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Description:
Patched GNU dd that is intended for forensic acquisition of data
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: forensics disk-imaging data-recovery cli security
Install: brew install dc3dd
About:
dc3dd is a patched version of GNU dd designed specifically for digital forensics. It includes enhancements like hashing capabilities (MD5/SHA) and progress reporting to verify data integrity during disk imaging. This tool is essential for creating forensic acquisitions while maintaining a verifiable chain of custody.
Key Features:
  • Integrated hashing (MD5/SHA) for data integrity verification
  • Progress reporting for long-running operations
  • Error handling optimized for failing hardware
  • Forensic-grade data preservation
Use Cases:
  • Creating forensic disk images from suspect drives
  • Data recovery from failing storage media
  • Verifying data integrity during transfer operations
Alternatives:
  • GNU dd – Standard dd lacks built-in hashing and forensic-specific error handling
  • dc3dd – The original Windows-based forensic imaging tool
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: gettext
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 12:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP 61160375
Sep 15, 2025 9:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c28685a9
Sep 11, 2024 7:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f1c99831
Oct 1, 2023 6:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 19c89974
Mar 7, 2023 8:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0957ea57
Mar 7, 2023 8:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3938b969
Nov 30, 2022 6:59am 2 VERSION_BUMP c361c97b
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