By now most of us in the OSINT field have gotten used to social media updates. Remember Facebook Graph (RIP)? I remember when we would use it and think about what would happen if they took it away. Then, one day, it was eliminated. We were horrified, and wondered how we would live without it. […]
The “Must Have” to the “Nice to Have” in Social Research for OSINT
In the world of online research, social research, OSINT, etc., information falls into two main social research categories. In one group you have the “Must Have” and the other is the “Nice to Have”. Let me explain. Let’s take a look at this from the viewpoint of information collected on a person of interest. Must […]
Social Media Regulation & Section 230
Will Social Media sites ever be regulated? Should there be a social media regulation policy? You can’t stop people from giving their opinions. That is called free speech. Social Media is the place where we all take part in free speech. What is up for debate is whether or not expressing your opinions on those […]
Think Your Data Is Private Because You’re Not on Social Media? Think Again.
Just because you’re not on Facebook or Twitter doesn’t mean your data is safe from social media or their clever algorithms. In two different studies, researchers found evidence that your privacy is no longer in your hands, even if you abstain from social media. The studies, conducted at the University of Vermont and the University of […]