The use of social media has grown exponentially, offering a platform for social interactions, commerce, community building, networking, and more. Today, over 4.5 billion people use social media globally, allowing users to track their lives, connect with others, sell products…
Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent — and more sophisticated. To stay ahead, organizations must use every tool available to detect threats early. One powerful but often overlooked tool is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). By using OSINT to mitigate cyberattacks, firms…
Contributor: Stephanie Fikisz Involving SMI Aware early in your case ensures you secure the digital evidence you need to support your legal strategy. In today’s digital world, early case involvement is critical. About 90% of Americans actively use social media,…
The internet has had a big impact on law and legal cases. It enables lawyers to find new clients, access online research databases, and improve productivity. However, using it to collect evidence requires walking a fine line — not all…
Social media profiles, photos, videos, posts, and comments can disappear with the click of the originator. Efforts to protect privacy allow social media users to make quick, permanent changes to their profiles. Recovering deleted posts for evidence is not always…
Social media information collection requires advanced skills and the right tools. But just because the information is available to the public, it doesn’t mean you should be searching for it yourself. Don’t DIY social media information collection. Leave this type…
Photo and video sharing on social media platforms opens a window into the daily life of a person. If a picture is worth 1000 words, then significant insight into a person’s routine, perspective, and abilities can be told on social…
Attorneys often say, “I have a deposition tomorrow, and I need to preserve social media.” But gathering social media evidence that helps establish timelines and supports a narrative takes time. The time to preserve social media evidence is right away….
In legal investigations, screenshots of social media content might seem like a quick solution—but they often fall short. Without metadata or supporting context, the court may reject screenshots as inadmissible. That’s why preserving online evidence in native file format is…
For decades, Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act has protected social media platforms from legal responsibility for what users post on their sites. But public opinion is shifting—and courts are starting to question the extent of that protection….