Chapter 35. Social Media
Information in this chapter:
• Common forms of social networking (social media)
• Evidence out in the open
• Convenience versus security
• The allure of anonymity
• Social media as evidence
• Getting information from online services
The widespread use of social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn means that evidence is being continually created, and is often available right in the public domain. The usage of social media does not require that someone be tethered to a computer any more. Almost all social media outlets can be accessed using phones, iPads, and other mobile devices. And all of these can leave some type of evidence on a computer, on a phone, or at a third-party service provider that can ...
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