August 23, 2022 11:55 am
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317857/twitter-whistleblower-zatko-security-spam-safety
Twitters former security chief says company lied about bots and safety
Twitter has hidden negligent security practices, misled federal regulators about its safety, and failed to properly estimate the number of bots on its platform, according to testimony from the company’s former head of security, the legendary hacker-turned-cybersecurity-expert Peiter “Mudge” Zatko. The explosive complaint will have huge potential consequences, including federal fines and the unravelling of Elon Musk’s Twitter bid.
Zatko was fired by Twitter in January, and claims that this was retaliation for his refusal to stay quiet about the company’s vulnerabilities. Last month, he filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that accuses Twitter of deceiving shareholders and violating an agreement it made with...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317857/twitter-whistleblower-zatko-security-spam-safety
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