Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints

The Hindu  

A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with U.S. officials, alleging that the company misled regulators about its cybersecurity defenses and its problems with fake accounts, according to reports by The Washington Post and CNN. Peiter Zatko, Twitter's security chief until he was fired early this year, filed the complaints last month with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. Twitter said in a prepared statement Tuesday that Mr. Zatko was fired for “ineffective leadership and poor performance” and that the “allegations and opportunistic timing appear designed to capture attention and inflict harm on Twitter, its customers and its shareholders.” “What we’ve seen so far is a false narrative about Twitter and our privacy and data security practices that is riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context,” the company said. We take this matter seriously.” Among the most alarming complaints is Mr. Zatko’s allegation that Twitter knowingly allowed the Indian government to place its agents on the company payroll where they had “direct unsupervised access to the company’s systems and user data.” A 2011 FTC complaint noted that Twitter’s systems were full of highly sensitive data that could allow a hostile government to find precise geo-location data for a specific user or group and target them for violence or arrest. Earlier this month, a former Twitter employee was found guilty after a trial in California of passing along sensitive Twitter user data to royal family members in Saudi Arabia in exchange for bribes.

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US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.
1 year, 3 months ago

US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.

The Hindu  

The US government says the former Twitter's request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct being investigated. The company's July filing seeks relief from the consent order, saying that the FTC's investigation has “spiralled …

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee

Associated Press  

Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices. The FTC has been watching the company for years since Twitter agreed to a 2011 consent order alleging serious data security lapses. Twitter paid a $150 million penalty in May 2022, about five months before Musk’s takeover, for violating …

Twitter threatens to sue Threads: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter threatens to sue Threads: Report

Al Jazeera  

In a letter, Twitter accused Meta of engaging in ‘systematic, willful and unlawful misappropriation’ of trade secrets. Twitter has threatened to sue Meta Platforms over its new Threads app, news website Semafor has reported, citing a letter sent to the Facebook parent’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg by Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro. Twitter has serious concerns that Meta has engaged in “systematic, …

Twitter accused of ducking legal fight over Musk’s mass layoffs
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter accused of ducking legal fight over Musk’s mass layoffs

LA Times  

Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco. Twitter is refusing to engage in arbitration with ex-employees who were fired when Elon Musk took over the company after pushing them to use that process to resolve claims that they weren’t paid, didn’t receive promised severance or were discriminated against, according to a lawsuit. The company now known as X Corp. has been accused …

Twitter’s own lawyers refute Elon Musk’s claim that the ‘Twitter Files’ exposed US government censorship
1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter’s own lawyers refute Elon Musk’s claim that the ‘Twitter Files’ exposed US government censorship

CNN  

CNN — For months, Twitter owner Elon Musk and his allies have amplified baseless claims that the US government illegally coerced Twitter into censoring a 2020 New York Post article about Hunter Biden. Now, though, Twitter’s own lawyers are disputing those claims in a case involving former President Donald Trump — forcefully rejecting any suggestion that the Twitter Files show …

Twitter accuses Microsoft of misusing its data
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter accuses Microsoft of misusing its data

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco: A lawyer for Twitter owner Elon Musk accused Microsoft of misusing the service's data and demanded an audit from the software giant. Musk has previously accused Microsoft and its partner OpenAI in a tweet of "illegally" using Twitter data to develop sophisticated AI systems such as ChatGPT. It noted that Microsoft's agreement with Twitter barred it from overuse …

Former Twitter executives sue company to recover over $1 million in legal fees
1 year, 8 months ago

Former Twitter executives sue company to recover over $1 million in legal fees

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former senior executives of Twitter have sued the company in an attempt to recover more than $1 million in legal expenses incurred by responding to shareholder lawsuits, federal investigations and a congressional hearing, according to a complaint filed Monday in Delaware Chancery Court. The lawsuit by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, former chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde …

Twitter again accused of legal violations during mass layoffs
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter again accused of legal violations during mass layoffs

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc. faced a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the social media giant of illegally laying off contract workers without notice after Elon Musk bought the company last year, the latest action stemming from its massive job cuts. The proposed class action, filed in San Francisco federal court, claims Twitter in November laid off numerous workers employed by staffing firm TEKsystems …

Fired Twitter counsel over concerns about his role in info suppression, says Elon Musk
2 years ago

Fired Twitter counsel over concerns about his role in info suppression, says Elon Musk

Firstpost  

“In light of concerns about Baker’s possible role in suppression of information important to the public dialogue, he was exited from Twitter today,” Musk tweeted on Tuesday Washington: Twitter CEO Elon Musk has said that he had fired the microblogging website’s deputy general counsel James Baker over concerns about his role in information suppression under the previous management. “In light …

Twitter legal executive ‘exited’ from company, announces Elon Musk
2 years ago

Twitter legal executive ‘exited’ from company, announces Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Jim Baker, Twitter Inc.’s deputy general counsel, was pushed out of the company over his handling of information, Elon Musk said in a tweet. Elon Musk “In light of concerns about Baker’s possible role in suppression of information important to the public dialogue, he was exited from Twitter today,” Musk said. The documents, which included communications surrounding the decision to …

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action
2 years, 1 month ago

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reacting to the tumult and mass layoffs at Twitter under its new owner Elon Musk, a group of Democratic senators on Thursday asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by the platform of consumer-protection laws or of its data-security commitments. The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if …

Elon Musk ‘fired Twitter staff for criticising him’
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk ‘fired Twitter staff for criticising him’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A number of Twitter staff …

Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's lawyer late last week sought to reassure Twitter Inc. employees that they would not be held personally liable if the company disregarded a federal order to consider and protect users' privacy when launching new features. Former FTC officials do not think it is so clear-cut In a May 2022 settlement with the U.S. regulator, Twitter agreed to improve …

Elon Musk Introduces Twitter Mayhem Mode
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk Introduces Twitter Mayhem Mode

Wired  

The United States took to the polls this week to vote in a high-stakes midterm election. You may have heard that things are chaotic over at Twitter, with a wave of corporate impersonations plaguing the platform hours after the rollout of a service that allows anyone who pays $8 a month to get a blue check mark showing they are …

Elon Musk begins Twitter reign by firing CEO, top executives
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk begins Twitter reign by firing CEO, top executives

Al Jazeera  

Elon Musk has kicked off his tenure as the new owner of Twitter by giving the boot to the social media giant’s top leadership. After closing a $44bn deal to buy the company on Thursday, Musk swiftly fired three of Twitter’s most senior executives in a signal of his intent to put his stamp on one of the world’s most …

Twitter deal: Time is running out for Elon Musk; he must do this or face trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter deal: Time is running out for Elon Musk; he must do this or face trial

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has until October 27 at 5 PM ET to complete the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, so time is running out. The Tesla CEO is currently under investigation by US federal authorities in relation to his $44-billion acquisition of Twitter, according to media sources citing a court filing by the microblogging platform. Without going into specifics, Twitter stated …

Elon Musk: Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, others attempted to destroy evidence
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk: Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, others attempted to destroy evidence

Live Mint  

Twitter officials ordered whistleblower Peiter Zatko to destroy evidence of their missteps, Elon Musk alleges. According to released court documents, Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter, said that as part of a severance agreement, company administrators ordered him to destroy 10 handwritten notebooks and delete 100 computer files. “Twitter’s attempt to buy Mr. Zatko’s silence failed, but Twitter …

Elon Musk's texts to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal reveal heated negotiations
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk's texts to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal reveal heated negotiations

Op India  

As part of the continuing legal dispute with Twitter, Elon Musk’s private conversations with Twitter’s top management have now been made public. These text messages show how Elon Musk’s relationship with Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal dramatically nosedived months before the social media giant sued Musk for contract violation. The messages, which were made public on Thursday in a court filing, …

Elon Musk accuses Twitter Inc. of security lapses in the court filing
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk accuses Twitter Inc. of security lapses in the court filing

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk accused Twitter Inc. of fraud by concealing serious flaws in the social media company's data security, which the entrepreneur said should allow him to end his $44 billion deal for the company, according to a Thursday court filing. Musk, the world's richest person, amended his previously filed lawsuit by adopting allegations by a Twitter whistleblower, who told …

Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko reveals employees concerned China agent could collect user data
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko reveals employees concerned China agent could collect user data

The Hindu  

The FBI informed Twitter Inc. of at least one Chinese agent working at the company, U.S. Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a famed hacker who served as Twitter's head of security until his firing in January, said some Twitter employees were concerned that the Chinese government would be able to collect data on the company's users. On Tuesday, Zatko's testimony before the …

‘Twitter prioritizes profit over security’: Whistleblower testifies to Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Twitter prioritizes profit over security’: Whistleblower testifies to Congress

Live Mint  

Twitter's former security chief Peter ‘Mudge’ Zatko on Tuesday began testifying to Congress. Zatko said that Twitter Inc's leadership ‘prioritized profit over security’. He said ‘Twitter leadership ignored its engineers,’ in part because ‘their executive incentives led them to prioritize profit over security.’ His message echoed one brought to Congress against another social media giant last year, but unlike that …

Explainer: Why Twitter’s former security head is testifying
2 years, 3 months ago

Explainer: Why Twitter’s former security head is testifying

Live Mint  

Peiter Zatko, the former Twitter security chief who’s accused the company of negligence with privacy and security in a whistleblower complaint, will testify before Congress on Tuesday. Zatko also accuses the company of deceptions involving its handling of “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that is at the core of Musk’s attempt to back out of the Twitter takeover. The …

Twitter whistleblower to detail ’dire’ security threats ahead of Musk deal vote
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter whistleblower to detail ’dire’ security threats ahead of Musk deal vote

Live Mint  

A former employee of Twitter Inc, who turned into a whistleblower, will soon be testifying over his allegations of serious security lapses at the social media network. The day of the whistleblower’s testimony will The testimony of Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a famed hacker who served as Twitter's head of security until his firing last year, comes as Twitter and Elon …

Twitter whistleblower raises security concerns before US Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter whistleblower raises security concerns before US Congress

Al Jazeera  

‘I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public,’ company’s former security chief tells lawmakers. “I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors,” Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert, said before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. US Senator Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat who …

Twitter whistleblower bringing security warnings to Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter whistleblower bringing security warnings to Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the Twitter whistleblower who is warning of security flaws, privacy threats and lax controls at the social platform, will take his case to Congress on Tuesday. “The question is whether information gathered by Twitter has been used for purposes which we’re not aware of.” Zatko’s accusations are also playing into billionaire tycoon Elon Musk’s battle …

On Twitter’s $7 million ‘deal’ with whistleblower, Elon Musk says: ‘Another reason why…’
2 years, 3 months ago

On Twitter’s $7 million ‘deal’ with whistleblower, Elon Musk says: ‘Another reason why…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing legal battle over the $44 million deal, billionaire Elon Musk told Twitter on Friday that its decision to pay millions of dollars to a whistleblower it had fired gives him another justification for terminating the agreement to buy the microblogging giant. Musk’s remarks came after Twitter’s decision to pay $7 million to the whistleblower ‘to settle a …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims, but judge won’t delay Twitter trial
2 years, 3 months ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims, but judge won’t delay Twitter trial

The Hindu  

Elon Musk can use a whistleblower's claims in his legal case against Twitter Inc. but the billionaire cannot delay the trial over his attempt to walk away from his $44 billion deal for the company, a judge ruled Wednesday. "I am convinced that even four weeks’ delay would risk further harm to Twitter," wrote Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware's Court …

Elon Musk lawyer Alex Spiro urges judge to delay Twitter trial over whistleblower concerns
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk lawyer Alex Spiro urges judge to delay Twitter trial over whistleblower concerns

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s lawyer has told a judge that the Tesla chief’s Twitter trial …

Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit Twitter deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit Twitter deal

Associated Press  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter lobbed more accusations at each other Tuesday in the latest round of legal filings over Musk’s efforts to rescind his offer to buy the social media platform. Twitter fired back by saying Musk’s attempt to back out is “invalid and wrongful.” In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk said his legal …

Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower Zatko, seeking info on spam, security
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower Zatko, seeking info on spam, security

The Hindu  

Elon Musk has subpoenaed a Twitter Inc. whistleblower, seeking documents and communications on the company's spam and alleged security vulnerabilities as the billionaire battles to end his agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion, according to a court filing on Monday. Mr. Musk sought information from whistleblower Peiter Zatko mostly about the way Twitter measures spam accounts. But Mr. Musk …

Musk attacks Twitter deal over whistle-blower as feud heats up
2 years, 3 months ago

Musk attacks Twitter deal over whistle-blower as feud heats up

Al Jazeera  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is seeking to cancel his takeover of Twitter, but the social media company is fighting back. Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s ex-head of security, claimed he raised questions about severe shortcomings in the social media company’s handling of users’ personal data, including running out-of-date software and that executives had withheld information about breaches and lack of protections for …

Explained | What are the concerns on Twitter whistleblower’s claims?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | What are the concerns on Twitter whistleblower’s claims?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 23, CNN and The Washington Post newspaper reported that Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, a former head of security at Twitter, had filed a whistleblower complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which among other things alleges that the Indian government forced the social media network to hire its agent, who then had access to …

Twitter stonewalls queries on whistleblower’s claims
2 years, 3 months ago

Twitter stonewalls queries on whistleblower’s claims

The Hindu  

Twitter stonewalled questions by members of the Standing Committee on Information Technology on the latest revelations made its former head of security Peiter Zatko who claimed that Indian government forced the social media firm to put a government agent on its payroll. To several questions by the members on Mr. Zatko’s allegations, Twitter, which was represented by Samiran Gupta who …

Twitter Whistleblower To Testify In Front Of US Congress On September 13
2 years, 4 months ago

Twitter Whistleblower To Testify In Front Of US Congress On September 13

News 18  

Twitter whisleblower Peiter “Mudge" Zatko is set to testify at US Congess on September 13 about allegation he leveled against the Parag Agrawal-led micro-blogging platform over misleading regulators about security practices and actual number of bot accounts. Twitter’s former security chief Zatko will testify Twitter before the Senate about his allegations of security failures at the social network, the Senate …

Twitter whistleblower could help Elon Musk by adding 'volatility' to legal battle
2 years, 4 months ago

Twitter whistleblower could help Elon Musk by adding 'volatility' to legal battle

The Hindu  

A whistleblower's complaint that Twitter Inc. misled federal regulators about the company's security risks could provide Elon Musk with fresh ammunition in his bid to get out of buying the company for $44 billion. The whistleblower complaint by Twitter's former security chief Peiter Zatko gives Musk new angles to pursue in his legal battle, such as claims that Twitter failed …

Twitter staff exodus accelerates amid Elon Musk court battle, Zatko whistleblower complaint
2 years, 4 months ago

Twitter staff exodus accelerates amid Elon Musk court battle, Zatko whistleblower complaint

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc. is facing more employee departures, company executives told staff on Wednesday, as leaders sought to address multiple challenges, including whistleblower allegations and a legal battle with billionaire Elon Musk. The staff meeting was held a day after Twitter's former security chief Peiter "Mudge" Zatko said in a whistleblower complaint that the social media company misled federal regulators about …

Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Twitter has said Zatko’s complaint is “riddled with …

5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko
2 years, 4 months ago

5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Startling new revelations from Twitter’s former head of security, Peiter Zatko, have raised serious questions about the security of the platform’s service, its ability to identify and remove fake accounts, and the truthfulness of its statements to users, shareholders and federal regulators. For instance, the complaint states, Twitter’s internal systems allowed far too many employees access to …

Here's What Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Said About Former Security Head's Claims Regarding Bots On Platform
2 years, 4 months ago

Here's What Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Said About Former Security Head's Claims Regarding Bots On Platform

News 18  

Twitter’s Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal has lashed out at the company’s former head of security, Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, saying his false claims are “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies, and presented without important context". WATCH VIDEO: Unboxing OnePlus Nord Buds CE, most affordable OnePlus earbuds “There are news reports outlining claims about Twitter’s privacy, security, and data protection practices that were …

Former Twitter security chief turns whistleblower , makes explosive claims
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Twitter security chief turns whistleblower , makes explosive claims

Op India  

On August 23, Washington Post published a redacted version of the complaint filed by the former head of security at Twitter. These alleged agents had access to the sensitive information on Twitter “because of Twitter’s basic architectural flaws.” It reads, “Twitter’s transparency reports purported to quantify the number of government data requests from the Indian government, but the company did …

India forced Twitter to put agent on payroll, whistleblower says
2 years, 4 months ago

India forced Twitter to put agent on payroll, whistleblower says

The Hindu  

A former Twitter Inc security chief has alleged that the Indian government forced the social media firm to put a government agent on the payroll, according to a whistleblower disclosure with U.S. regulators. He said the government agent would have had access to sensitive user data due to Twitter's weak security infrastructure, according to a redacted version of the complaint …

Twitter Dismisses Whistleblowers Claim Of Sensitive User Data Breach Terms Allegation As False Narrative
2 years, 4 months ago

Twitter Dismisses Whistleblowers Claim Of Sensitive User Data Breach Terms Allegation As False Narrative

ABP News  

New Delhi: Twitter has stirred a fresh row after a whistleblower complaint, filed by former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko, alleged that the Indian government forced the social media network to put an agent of its own on the firm's payroll. "What we've seen so far is a false narrative about Twitter and our privacy and data security practices that …

Whistleblower says Twitter misled fake account numbers, will it help Elon Musk's legal battle?
2 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower says Twitter misled fake account numbers, will it help Elon Musk's legal battle?

India Today  

A whistleblower's complaint that Twitter misled federal regulators about the company's security risks could provide Elon Musk with fresh ammunition in his bid to get out of buying the company for $44 billion. The whistleblower complaint by Twitter's former security chief Peiter Zatko gives Musk new angles to pursue in his legal battle, such as claims that Twitter failed to …

Former Twitter Security Head Turns Whistleblower: Says Twitter Lied About Number Of Bots
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Twitter Security Head Turns Whistleblower: Says Twitter Lied About Number Of Bots

News 18  

Twitter’s former head of security, Peiter “Mudge" Zatko, has claimed that the Parag Agrawal-led platform lied about the actual number of bots on its platform and misled federal regulators about users’ safety, reports said on Tuesday. According to his disclosure obtained by CNN and The Washington Post, Zatko said that Twitter has “major security problems that pose a threat to …

Whistleblower accuses Twitter of ‘willful ignorance' on fake accounts, spam bots
2 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower accuses Twitter of ‘willful ignorance' on fake accounts, spam bots

Hindustan Times  

Twitter's former head of security alleged that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defenses and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation, according to a whistleblower complaint filed with U.S. officials. Twitter has called the whistleblower's complaint “a false narrative” that is “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context.” The revelation …

Whistleblower accuses Twitter of cybersecurity negligence
2 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower accuses Twitter of cybersecurity negligence

Associated Press  

Twitter’s former head of security alleged that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defenses and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation, according to a whistleblower complaint filed with U.S. officials. Zatko also accuses the company of deceptions involving its handling of “spam” or fake accounts, an allegation that is at the core …

Whistleblower's Twitter complaint plays into Elon Musk's hands in feud over Tesla CEO's purchase deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Whistleblower's Twitter complaint plays into Elon Musk's hands in feud over Tesla CEO's purchase deal

ABC  

Elon Musk might have just gotten a leg up in his effort to back out of buying Twitter thanks to a whistleblower complaint from the company's former head of cybersecurity. Key points: The claim alleges Twitter misled regulators about its privacy and its ability to detect and root out fake accounts The social media platform is suing the billionaire over …

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko: What we know about the Twitter whistleblower and his shocking allegations.
2 years, 4 months ago

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko: What we know about the Twitter whistleblower and his shocking allegations.

Slate  

On Tuesday, the Washington Post and CNN Business broke the news that a former Twitter executive filed a whistleblower complaint with three federal agencies last month, accusing his former employer of fraud, enabling dangerous security vulnerabilities, and maintaining ties with authoritarian countries. In addition, Zatko’s filing states that before he was fired, “Twitter received specific information from a U.S. government …

Former top executive says Twitter hired India agent; firm denies
2 years, 4 months ago

Former top executive says Twitter hired India agent; firm denies

Hindustan Times  

India forced Twitter to hire one of its agents as a full-time employee who then had unsupervised access to the company’s systems, the former head of security at the social media firm has said in a whistleblower complaint filed with American authorities. “The Indian government forced Twitter to hire specific individual who were government agents, who would have access to …

Indian government forced Twitter to put ‘agent’ on payroll, grant access to user data, says former security chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian government forced Twitter to put ‘agent’ on payroll, grant access to user data, says former security chief

The Hindu  

Peiter Zatko, former head of security at Twitter, has alleged that the Indian government forced the microblogging platform to put a government agent on its payroll and grant access to sensitive user data, according to a whistle-blower complaint filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “What we’ve seen so far is a false narrative about Twitter and our privacy …

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