

E93: Twitter whistleblower, cloud security vulnerabilities, student debt forgiveness & more
99 snips Aug 26, 2022
A former Twitter security chief raises red flags about the platform, alleging major security vulnerabilities and bot misrepresentation. Foreign governments’ potential infiltration of U.S. tech firms sparks a debate on privacy and corporate responsibility. The challenges of student loan forgiveness are examined alongside critiques of higher education's effectiveness. Finally, health insights shed light on gut microbiome research, the impacts of artificial sweeteners, and innovative solutions like fecal transplants.
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Twitter Whistleblower Bombshell
- Twitter's former head of security, Peiter Zatko (Mudge), made explosive allegations against the company.
- He claims Twitter execs ignored security vulnerabilities and misrepresented data to the SEC.
Bot Problem Cover-Up
- Zatko's allegations suggest a cover-up of Twitter's bot problem, impacting its value and image.
- This revelation supports Elon Musk's claims and could invalidate Twitter's SEC disclosures.
Conflicting Claims
- Chamath Palihapitiya notes that Zatko's complaint is confusing and doesn't definitively support Musk's case.
- Zatko states that Twitter does a decent job excluding spam bots from mDAU calculations.