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Conducting a forensic analysis of social media connections – Visualising public contact and interaction networks using forensic methods

Publicly visible connections, interactions and joint mentions between social media profiles can be visually combined into a network that reveals relationship structures.

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This network analysis may be relevant in the context of existing cases in order to present, in a comprehensible manner, publicly identifiable links between several profiles involved.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.

Our services

We use publicly available connection and interaction data to carry out a graphical network analysis and document the discernible relationship structures in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Visualisation of publicly visible relationship networks
•Supplementing investigations into coordinated activities
•Support in investigating organised disinformation
•Supplement to cross-referencing analyses
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with solicitors and companies

How a network analysis works

Starting with one or more known profiles, publicly visible connections and interactions are systematically recorded using Maltego and consolidated into a clear graphical representation of the network.

Why is network analysis relevant in forensic investigations?

A graphical representation makes it easier to visualise the complex relationships between the various profiles involved.

Unusual connection patterns can also provide evidence of coordinated activity across several accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will private connections be revealed in the process?+
No, the analysis takes into account only publicly visible connections and interactions.
How reliable are the connections shown?+
They are based on interactions that can be observed publicly and constitute circumstantial evidence, not conclusive proof of an actual personal relationship.
Can a network analysis prove coordinated behaviour?+
It may highlight relevant patterns; however, a final assessment is always made within the broader context of further investigative steps.

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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „conducting a forensic analysis of social media connections"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to support your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.

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