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FBI considering new tools to search social media

Written by on January 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Based on our knowledge of the Bureau’s investigative capability, we’re guessing this is not about giving the Bureau a capability it doesn’t already have. We suspect it’s a drinking-from-a-firehose problem: if they can’t automate some of these functions, they won’t be able to keep up. From PCMag’s FBI Looking for a Good Facebook-Snooping App:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking for a better way to spy on Facebook and Twitter users. That’s pretty much the gist of a new FedBizOpps.gov post from the FBI’s Strategic Information and Operations Center (SIOC) soliciting proposals for an app capable of sniffing through online media sites and social networks.  Read more »

Categories: Data Mining, Evidence Collection Tech, Search Tools

DIY motion detector camera:design by Doug Paradis

Written by on November 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

On Instructables, instructions for making a Cheap Motion Detection Wildlife Camera – for about $20. We bring it to your attention to point out, particularly to readers who work with modest budgets, that higher-tech capabilities may be more affordablethan you think.

Of course, if this costs $20 USD – with its limitations – one would be safe in drawing the inference that more sophisticated tools are in the hands of good investigators – or can be purchased through firms which specialize in selling – and custom-fabricating  – such devices. (A good rule would be avoid stores which sell “spy” equipment to consumers. This Instructable was published by Doug Paradis.

Thanks to LifeHacker for the tip.

Categories: Evidence Collection Tech, photography