Social Media Forensics

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Copyright: 2025
Pages: 30
Source title: Exploring the Cybersecurity Landscape Through Cyber Forensics
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mohd Shahid Husain (College of Applied Sciences, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2960-3.ch006

Keywords: Cyber and Network Security / Digital Crime & Forensics / Information Science Reference / Security & Forensics

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Abstract

In the digital age, social media has become a central facet of daily life, with billions of users across various platforms. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok have revolutionized how people communicate, share information, and interact (Husain, Khan, & Siddiqui, 2023). While social media provides a rich source of information and connectivity, it also introduces unique challenges for forensic investigation. Social media platforms have become crucial sources of evidence in both criminal and civil investigations. Social media forensics is the specialized field dedicated to uncovering, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence from social media platforms. Given the increasing role of social media in both personal and professional spheres, the need for specialized forensic tools and methodologies is critical. This chapter explores social media forensics, covering its historical development, methodologies, legal and ethical considerations, tools and technologies, and case studies.

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