Exploring social media for OSINT (SOCMINT)
SOCMINT, the more nuanced sibling of OSINT, has particular expertise in unearthing information from the bustling world of social media platforms. While OSINT is quite content to peruse publicly available data, SOCMINT isn’t afraid to venture a bit further, potentially accessing information that was initially shared within more closed circles on social media platforms.
Social media platforms have transformed into bustling hubs of information where individuals and organizations share updates, opinions, and news. These platforms have become essential tools in the OSINT toolkit, offering a ton of data that can be analyzed for many purposes. Let’s delve into some popular social media platforms and how they can be utilized as OSINT goldmines:
- X (formerly Twitter) (twitter.com):
