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Wed, August 24, 2022

Twitter Whistleblower Alleges Major Security Failures

🔍 An 84-page whistleblower complaint from former Twitter head of security Peiter “Mudge” Zatko alleges systemic security and privacy failings at the company, including excessive staff access, unpatched servers, and potential foreign-agent infiltration. Zatko says these issues violate a 2010 FTC order and pose a national security risk. Twitter calls him a disgruntled ex-employee and says many issues are addressed. Congressional inquiries have already begun.

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