Whistleblower accuses Twitter of cybersecurity negligence

A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with US officials on Aug 23, 2022, 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 US Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice. — AP

Twitter’s former head of security alleged that the company misled regulators about its poor cybersecurity defences and its negligence in attempting to root out fake accounts that spread disinformation, according to a whistleblower complaint filed with US officials.

The revelation could create serious legal and financial problems for the social media platform, which is currently attempting to force Tesla CEO Elon Musk to consummate his US$44bil offer to buy the company. Several members of US Congress on Tuesday called on regulators to investigate the claims.