### Explanation In social media platforms, **user status** refers to the current state or activity of an individual's account. It can provide valuable information about a user's availability, mood, or recent actions on the platform. User status can take various forms depending on the specific social media platform and its features. Some common examples of user status include: - **Online/offline status**: Indicates whether a user is currently active on the platform or has been recently logged in. - **Last seen status**: Shows the timestamp of when a user was last active on the platform, providing insight into their general activity patterns. - **Custom text status messages**: Some platforms allow users to set a custom status message that can express their current thoughts, feelings, or activities. - **Story updates**: Platforms like Instagram and Facebook allow users to post temporary "stories" that often reflect their current status or recent experiences. - **Activity indicators**: Some platforms display indicators next to a user's name or profile to show if they are currently typing, listening to music, or engaging in other activities. Analyzing user status can provide valuable insights for OSINT investigations, as it can help to establish patterns of behavior, confirm a user's activity or inactivity during specific times, or provide additional context for their actions on the platform. ### Examples {{some links to articles, videos, etc}} ### Types {{ business | technical | behavioural }} ### See also - {{internal links to similar functionalities}} ### Typical weaknesses - [[SOWEL-10. Exposing Online Status]] - [[SOWEL-23. Setting Account Status]]