An FBI program you have probably never heard of could be monitoring you right now. It’s called SOMEX. The program was created to assist in identifying “unknown subject, victim, or location information” when there’s a threat to life by using publicly available information. The team then forwards information to the appropriate agency for further investigation and appropriate action. Top FBI leaders have sought to downplay the extent to which the bureau can legally monitor public online activities. But in reality, the FBI can conduct almost unlimited monitoring of social media for law-enforcement purposes, officials acknowledged to USA TODAY. Click the link in our bio to read more about the program.