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The Dangers of Fake News and False Positives in Discovery
The need to verify social media evidence and avoid fake news and false positives has never been more urgent—both in the U.S. and globally. But how do you tell the difference between credible online content and misleading or fabricated evidence?…
Information Warfare: Trolling, Misinformation, and Bias
The latest headlines on social media involve Facebook and the U.S. midterm elections. On Tuesday, Facebook announced it had identified pages and accounts created by internet trolls and bots spreading misinformation campaigns. For legal professionals, this news highlights the growing…
On the Same Page: Why Social Media Intelligence Matters
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….
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…
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…