Social media intelligence is the collection, curation, and analysis of online media data to answer a specific question or provide useful insights into the actions, habits and motivations of an individual or group….
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Deconstructing Digital Evidence to Understand Defensibility
There’s no question: social media and the web are powerful sources of digital evidence for legal and fraud investigations. The rise of the social web has transformed how investigators gather insights—sometimes, a subject’s own online activity provides everything needed to…
Forensic Media Psychology in Litigation
Social media and technology impact our lives in more ways than we can imagine. However, there are broader applications to the user-generated content that we consume and produce on a daily basis. In fact, this content speaks volumes about our…
Get the Most Out of Your SMI Aware Deep Report
A well-prepared order request is the key to unlocking the full value of your SMI Aware Deep Report. While our team is dedicated to delivering actionable social media intelligence tailored to your needs, the insights we uncover depend on the…
Arson Cases and the Power of Social Media Investigations
Arson — the deliberate act of setting a fire — is a serious criminal offense that can result in steep fines, long prison sentences, and tragic loss of life. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments…
Instagram API Lock: How your Automated Tool Will Fail You in 2018
The Instagram API lock and the Facebook pricacy crisis will affect your current workflow. Find out how to combat this with superior solutions. You’ve done it: you’ve found a subject’s pseudonym and online alias. You’ve loaded their (public) Facebook, and…
Social Media Evidence: Personal Injury Lawsuits
Defense Seeks Social Media Evidence in Personal Injury Lawsuit Social media evidence in personal injury lawsuits provide critical data points for legal strategy and case outcomes. Learn how SMI Aware was able to support this case with comprehensive searches and…
Are Your Social Media and Web Searches Deep Enough?
Social media and internet activity is becoming an integral part of many types of investigations. Organizations are leveraging data from open-sources like social media profiles for evidence and information. Businesses that conduct investigations using social media and web searches are…
Four Compelling Reasons Claims Professionals Should Use a Third-Party Social Media Investigator
The day to day challenges claims investigators/adjusters face are many. An inbox that’s always full and a phone that’s always ringing are constantly competing for attention. Activities like background checks, loss history reports, and interviews, all add to the list…
Social Media Investigation Uncovers Steroid Trafficking
Social media investigations are a critical part of every case. When it comes to investigating steroid trafficking, it’s no exception. Market: IntelligenceClient: Licensed InvestigatorService: Social Media Investigation, Preservation Challenge A Florida-based private investigation firm had hit a wall. After exhausting…