What is Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)?

The collection and analysis of publicly available data from social media platforms for investigative purposes.

Expanded Explanation

SOCMINT helps ethical hackers and investigators identify user activity, relationships, and potential security threats through platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. It involves profile correlation, activity timelines, and sentiment analysis.

Related Terms

Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Digital Footprint, User Profiling, OSINT, Privacy

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