Deviance in Social Media and Social Cyber Forensics

This insightful book examines the intersection of social media and forensic analysis, focusing on disinformation strategies and methodologies. Deviance in Social Media and Social Cyber Forensics provides valuable resources for researchers.

The book Deviance in Social Media and Social Cyber Forensics explores the methodologies and tools essential for conducting social cyber forensic analysis. It applies these techniques to various case studies, showcasing their effectiveness in identifying and understanding information competitors. By merging computational social network analysis with cyber forensic concepts, the authors provide a comprehensive framework for examining the dynamics of disinformation campaigns.

Through the lens of cyber forensic analysis, the book delves into extracting metadata from websites laden with propaganda. This metadata is crucial for gathering social network information, including connections among users, as well as communication network insights that reveal how information flows between actors. The authors effectively pinpoint influential individuals and groups orchestrating disinformation efforts, demonstrating the power of a blended social cyber forensic approach that highlights cross-media affiliations in information dissemination.

In addition to discussing core concepts and methodologies, Deviance in Social Media and Social Cyber Forensics offers valuable resources for readers. It includes datasets from case studies, current literature surveys, and a variety of tools beneficial for students, researchers, and practitioners. The book emphasizes the need for collaboration among information science researchers, public affairs professionals, and policymakers to navigate the complexities of modern social information systems, fostering important discussions about cyberdiplomacy and the challenges posed by the digital landscape.