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Introduction to Social Media Investigation
A Hands-on Approach
1st Edition - March 13, 2015
Author: Jennifer Golbeck
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128016565
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eBook ISBN:9780128018026
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If you’re interested in using social media as an investigative tool, Introduction to Social Media Investigation will show you how! Social networks and social media, like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare, are some of the most popular services on the Web, with hundreds of millions of users. The public information that people share on these sites can be valuable for anyone interested in investigating people of interest through open, public sources.
Social media as an investigative device is in its infancy and not well understood. This book presents an overview of social media and discusses special skills and techniques to use when conducting investigations. The book features hands-on tutorials and case studies and offers additional data-gathering techniques.
Presents an overview of social media sites, information types, privacy policies, and other general issues relevant to investigating individuals online
Discusses the special skills and techniques needed when conducting investigations using social media
Includes hands-on tutorials and case studies using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media sites using proven investigative techniques
Shows how to gather additional data using advanced techniques such as crowdsourcing, data mining, and network analysis
Computer security professionals, digital investigators in law enforcement, investigative journalists
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract
Chapter 2: Background and basics
Abstract
Investigating on Social Media
A Brief History of Social Media
Types of Content
Categories of Social Media
Current Social Media Landscape
Some Vocabulary
Our Own Target
Privacy: Yours and Others'
Conclusions
Chapter 3: Types of personal information
Abstract
Basic Demographics
Social Connections and Associates
Location Data
Behavior Patterns
Posted Content
What You (Probably) Won't Find
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Privacy controls
Abstract
What are Privacy Controls?
Privacy Controls
Privacy Awareness
Investigating Private Accounts
Conclusions
Chapter 5: Finding people on social media
Abstract
The Importance of Usernames
Finding People
Case Study
Conclusions
Chapter 6: Location data
Abstract
The Lexicon of Locations
Collecting Location Information
Using Location Data
Challenges to Using Location Data
Conclusions
Chapter 7: Legal issues
Abstract
Right to Privacy
Terms of Service
Conclusions
Chapter 8: Facebook
Abstract
Facebook Overview
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Twitter
Abstract
Case Study Paragon: Anthony Weiner
Twitter Overview
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 10: Foursquare
Abstract
Description
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 11: Pinterest
Abstract
Description of the Site
User Demographics
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 12: LinkedIn
Abstract
Introduction
User Demographics
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 13: Google +
Abstract
Introduction: Before Google +
Description of the Site
User Demographics
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 14: Tumblr
Abstract
Description of the Site
User Demographics
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 15: Instagram
Abstract
Case Study Paragon: Saladworks
Instagram Overview
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 16: YouTube
Abstract
Case Study Paragon: Elliot Rodger
YouTube Overview
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Privacy Levels and Access
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 17: Forums and question and answer sites
Abstract
Description of Forum- and Q&A-Style Sites
Major Forums and Question and Answer Sites
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 18: Other networking sites
Abstract
Chinese Social Networking Sites
Other Sites
Conclusions and Guidelines
Chapter 19: Social media sharing
Abstract
Photos and Videos
Music
Conclusions
Chapter 20: Online dating
Abstract
Introduction
Major Online Dating Sites
Finding People
Obtaining Data
Case Studies
Conclusions
Chapter 21: Analyzing networks
Abstract
Introduction
Visualizations
Terminology
Analysis
Obtaining Social Network and Data
Example Analyses
Chapter 22: How to use NodeXL
Abstract
Getting Started with NodeXL
Analyzing Networks
Visualizing Networks
Chapter 23: Beyond the individual
Abstract
Organizations
Communities and Events
Conclusions
Chapter 24: Inferring traits from profiles
Abstract
Twitter
Facebook
Offline
Conclusions
Chapter 25: An Example Investigation
Abstract
The Target
The Background
Investigation Results
Conclusion
Glossary
Index
No. of pages: 306
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: March 13, 2015
Imprint: Syngress
Paperback ISBN: 9780128016565
eBook ISBN: 9780128018026
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Jennifer Golbeck
Jennifer Golbeck Ph.D Is an Associate Professor in the College of Information Studies and Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research interests include social network and social media analysis, recommender systems, trust on the web, human computer interaction and and how to use social relationships to improve the way people interact with information. She was named as one of IEEE Intelligent System's "Top Ten to Watch", is a Research Fellow in the Web Science Research Initiative and is a sought after speaker on social media
Affiliations and expertise
College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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