Elon Musk's lawyers cite whistleblower in attempt to terminate $44 billion buyout of Twitter
Zatko’s testimony props up Musk’s argument, referencing ‘extreme, egregious’ gaps in the platform’s online protections.
Stay updated with breaking news from Twitter Bots. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Zatko’s testimony props up Musk’s argument, referencing ‘extreme, egregious’ gaps in the platform’s online protections.
Hours after news broke about Twitter's former head of security Peiter Zatko's allegations of grave security malpractices against the social media platform, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted an image from Walt Disney's 1940 adaptation of Pinocchio.
In an 84-page complaint, Zatko, a famed hacker widely known as "Mudge," made numerous claims and alleged Twitter prioritized user growth over reducing spam
The whistleblower also claims that the company has misled its board, as well as the government, about such security vulnerabilities.
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 disclose weaknesses in its security and data privacy.