How can FTK assist in recovering internet browsing artifacts?

FTK assists in recovering internet browsing artifacts primarily through the analysis of user activity data from web browsers. This capability allows investigators to access and analyze various forms of data that browsers generate, such as history, cookies, cached files, and bookmarks. By examining user activity data, forensic examiners can understand the browsing habits of an individual, including visited sites, time spent on each page, and interactions with forms and cookies. This information can be critical in reconstructing a user's online activity and drawing conclusions related to investigations.

The other options, while they address internet browsing in some way, do not directly represent how FTK specifically aids in the recovery of browsing artifacts. Resetting browser settings to default would not retrieve artifacts but rather erase existing configurations. Restoring deleted cache files may be a partial aspect of data recovery but does not encompass the breadth of user activity analysis that FTK provides. Additionally, installing browser plugins for enhanced security is not a function of FTK but rather a proactive measure that users can take to protect their data. Thus, analyzing user activity data stands out as the most relevant and effective method in this context.