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Explore our blog for expert analysis, industry trends, and best practices in open-source intelligence and social media investigations. Our team shares their tips, tricks, and perspectives on uncovering critical digital evidence, staying ahead of emerging threats, and leveraging social media investigations for legal and corporate cases.
Why Human Connection Still Matters in Services - Even in an AI World
A new study reinforces the importance of people-first legal investigations. In an era where artificial intelligence can write briefs,...
Gina Brynildsen
Jul 12 min read
Seeing Isn’t Believing: AI, Deepfakes, and the Future of Digital Verification
How synthetic media is reshaping OSINT and raising the stakes in digital investigations  A Real-World Case of AI-Generated Deception  ...
Jamie Walker
Jun 173 min read
Top 5 Indicators of Useful Social Media Data: How to Separate Signal from Noise in Digital Investigations
In an age where nearly everyone leaves a trail of digital breadcrumbs, social media has become a powerful source of insight—if you know...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 103 min read
What Social Media Says - Even When You’re Not Supposed to Be TalkingÂ
As investigative reporters, we’re trained to observe the details others miss. As social media investigators, we know that silence...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 52 min read
Reading Between the Tweets: How Social Media Reflects Juror Behavior
A deep dive into juror research methodologies and the Social Slooth approach  When it comes to understanding jurors, questionnaires and...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 33 min read
LinkedIn as a Legal Intelligence Tool: Beyond Networking
LinkedIn is often viewed as a digital resume board or a recruitment tool, but for legal professionals, its real power lies in...
Vicki Maran
May 292 min read
How Does Social Media Research Assist Legal Investigations?
Social media research plays a crucial role in legal investigations by providing valuable, real-time, and accessible information that can...
Vicki Maran
May 273 min read
ChatGPT Can Now Think With Images. Here’s Why That Matters For Your Investigations.
When I first started combining computer science with OSINT work, everything was text-based. If I wanted to analyze a bunch of user...
Noah Britt
May 145 min read
The Evolution of Digital Evidence: How Courts' Acceptance of Social Media Has Changed Legal Strategy
When social media first entered courtrooms in the early 2000s, judges approached digital evidence with extreme caution. Today, that same...
Jamie Walker
May 83 min read
The Digital Persona: A Window into Juror Psychology
Jury selection has come a long way from just asking a few standard questions in court. These days, people’s online lives—what they post,...
Heather Hernadi
May 63 min read
What Does a Social Media Investigation Cover?
In today's digital age, social media has become a vital part of both personal and professional life. It's a space where individuals share...
Vicki Maran
Mar 135 min read
Social Media Investigations of Influencers: Navigating the Digital Age of Scrutiny
In the age of social media, influencers have become more than just content creators—they are powerful figures shaping trends, opinions,...
Vicki Maran
Mar 74 min read
Knowledge Graphs – The Missing Piece in a Trial Team’s Arsenal
Any trial consultant or lawyer knows that every juror is different. We all have various experiences and interactions that shape our view...
Noah Britt
Feb 283 min read
The Evolution of Intelligence Analysis in the Digital Age
In a world driven by data, the field of intelligence analysis has undergone a transformative evolution. Modern investigators are no...
Heather Hernadi
Feb 241 min read
The Role of OSINT in Jury Selection: Leveraging Digital Footprints
In today's digital age, jurors leave behind extensive online footprints that can provide valuable insights into their biases,...
Heather Hernadi
Feb 212 min read
The Silent Advantage: How Private Investigators Can Read Between the Lines
Private investigators know that words can deceive, but body language rarely lies. Mastering nonverbal communication, reading...
Shanea Brodhacker
Feb 202 min read
Applying the Fibonacci Square in Social Media Research
The Fibonacci sequence and its geometric representation, the Fibonacci square, are primarily associated with mathematics, nature, and...
Vicki Maran
Feb 192 min read
The Role of Logical Analysis in Social Media Research
In today's digital age, social media research is essential for legal professionals, private investigators, and jury consultants. Social...
Vicki Maran
Feb 113 min read
Seasons of Evidence: A Digital Investigation Guide
The calendar shapes how people live—and share—their lives. At Social Slooth, we’ve observed that the natural ebb and flow of human...
Jamie Walker
Feb 102 min read
Mastering Social Media Investigations: 10 Proven Search Tactics for Due Diligence and Intelligence
Finding information on common names through social media searches can be tricky, especially since many people share the same or similar...
Vicki Maran
Feb 43 min read
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