While not a forensics paper, this academic collection from ETC Press includes an analysis of casual games like Bejeweled 2 Deluxe (2004) from a ludological and cultural perspective.
The specific file name "Bejeweled.2.Deluxe.v1.1.zip" is frequently cited in and computer security training , most notably as a primary piece of evidence in the widely-used "Honeynet Project: Forensic Challenge 1" (or similar "Scan of the Month" challenges). Relevant Academic and Professional Papers File: Bejeweled.2.Deluxe.v1.1.zip ...
The .zip file contains an executable that, when run, installs a Trojan (typically a Zlob variant) that disguises itself as a video codec or system tool. While not a forensics paper, this academic collection
The "paper" or write-up typically details the registry changes , file system artifacts , and network traffic (DNS requests to malicious domains) generated by the infection. Temporary File 4 - Faculty The "paper" or write-up typically details the registry
This is the foundational case study where this file first appeared. It involves the analysis of a compromised system where Bejeweled.2.Deluxe.v1.1.zip was used as a vehicle for a Win32/Zlob or similar malware infection. You can find write-ups and analysis summaries on platforms like Bleeping Computer .
Researchers often use this specific version (v1.1) to demonstrate signature-based detection. The extension .bejeweled2deluxesavedgame is even indexed in specialized Technical File Extension Lists used by institutions like the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) for training in digital evidence recovery. Summary of the "Case" In the context of the forensics papers: