Message feed
On the right-hand side of the page are the results of the selected searches and filters displayed in a message feed. This allows you to scroll through the retrieved messages.
It’s also possible to put the entire message feed in full-screen by clicking on the arrows.
By default, messages arrive in the order they were retrieved, with the most recent messages at the top. Users can switch to messages ordered by relevance using the sorting option on top of the messages feed.
With each message you see:
- The sender (1) of the message
- The source (2) of the original message
- The time (3) when the message was retrieved
- Images or videos (4) that belong to the message
- Words marked with the color matching the Search or Filter (5)
- Coordinates of the message, if it has any
Visuals
To view messages with accompanying images or videos separately, click on ‘Visuals’. If you move over the visual, you will see a short display of text about the corresponding message.
Click on a visual to display it in large format. A pop-up will appear with the image and the related message.
Map
When citizens post information online, they can tag their exact location. Maltego Monitor then retrieves messages with location data if they match a geo search in the case. As a result, it is possible to view messages on a map.
Select the Map item
To see the location from which messages have been sent, click on 'Map' in the menu. The messages on the map are shown in the colors of the corresponding searches and filters. To view a message, use the message icon on the map.
