TuesdayTool 5: Using TweetDeck For Threat Data Collection

Introduction

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Do you know that Twitter is a great data repository where you can collect information easily?

Surprise? Don’t be. Twitter is a pool of information. OSINT Analysts can bear me witness. Information ranging from celebrity, lifestyle, politics, and even cybersecurity are available and accessible. You can get all data from certain keywords once you filter with HashTags (#). For every specific hashtag, you can pool all tweets associated with the keyword in a dashboard. This you can do with Twitter but to make life easier for you, there is a tool that helps you monitor and produce real-time results based on specific hashtags without having to type and search over and over.

With the tool, you can use OPERATOR (OR, AND) as though you are working in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment. It is so handy that you can prioritize the hashtag you want to see first.

I introduce you to TWEETDECK!

Image Credit:TweetDeck.com

TweetDeck is a social media dashboard application that can help you manage multiple Twitter accounts and stay on top of your Twitter activity. Here are some tips on how to use TweetDeck effectively:

1. Connect Your Twitter Accounts: To get started with TweetDeck, you’ll need to connect your Twitter accounts. Once they’re connected, you can easily switch between accounts and manage them all from one place.
2. Create Custom Columns: TweetDeck allows you to create custom columns for different types of content. For example, you could create a column for mentions, another for direct messages, and another for a specific hashtag. This makes it easy to see all relevant content in one place. e.g. #ransomware #cloud #pentest #bugbounty #owasp etc.
3. Schedule Tweets: Are you a Twitter Content Write? With TweetDeck, you can schedule tweets to be posted at a later time. This is a great way to plan out your content and ensure that your tweets are posted at optimal times.
4. Use Keyboard Shortcuts: TweetDeck has a number of keyboard shortcuts that can help you navigate the app more quickly. For example, you can use “N” to compose a new tweet, “J” and “K” to navigate between columns, and “L” to like a tweet.
5. Monitor Analytics: TweetDeck provides basic analytics for your Twitter accounts, including information on engagement, followers, and more. You can use this information to track your progress and make adjustments to your social media strategy.

Conclusion

By following these tips, you can use TweetDeck to effectively manage your Twitter accounts and improve threat data collection from Twitter.

Till I come your way again next week Tuesday, #BeCyberSmart

Cyberliza writes TuesdayTool