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Twitter recycled 2FA phone numbers to tailor ads

Twitter recycled 2FA phone numbers to tailor ads

Says it was unintentional.
Ry Crozier Oct 9 2019 8:30AM Security
Twitter, TweetDeck suffer global outage, thousands hit

Twitter, TweetDeck suffer global outage, thousands hit

Problems widespread.
Staff Writer Oct 3 2019 6:50AM Networking
Twitter blocks accounts of Raul Castro and Cuban state-run media

Twitter blocks accounts of Raul Castro and Cuban state-run media

Cubans denounced blocks as "massive censorship".
Sarah Marsh Sep 13 2019 12:53PM Strategy
Twitter vows to tackle online racist abuse of players in Britain

Twitter vows to tackle online racist abuse of players in Britain

After 700+ cases of "abuse and hateful conduct".
Staff Writer Sep 5 2019 1:54PM Strategy
Tech giants meet with US intelligence on 2020 election security

Tech giants meet with US intelligence on 2020 election security

Discuss security strategies, brace for cyber-influence operations.
Elizabeth Culliford and Soundarya J Sep 5 2019 1:47PM Security
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Squares up against Aussie banks with new eftpos terminal

Twitter's Jack Dorsey Squares up against Aussie banks with new eftpos terminal

New hardware, no merchant service fees, flat $439 price, 1.6 percent clip.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 5 2019 6:30AM Financial Services
Twitter data improves investor forecasts in airline study

Twitter data improves investor forecasts in airline study

More than just noise.
Matt Johnston Sep 3 2019 6:10AM Financial Services
Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Sending curse words to 4 million followers before account re-secured.
Elizabeth Culliford Sep 2 2019 12:20AM Networking
Trump challenges court ruling barring him from blocking Twitter users

Trump challenges court ruling barring him from blocking Twitter users

Contests Federal Appeals Court decision he violated the US Constitution.
David Shepardson Aug 26 2019 6:11AM Strategy
China cries foul over Facebook, Twitter block of fake accounts

China cries foul over Facebook, Twitter block of fake accounts

Claims right to put out its views forward after state-backed social media campaign blocked.
Staff Writer Aug 21 2019 1:12PM Benchmarking Change
Twitter, Facebook accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong protests

Twitter, Facebook accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong protests

Dismantles a state-backed information operation originating from mainland.
Katie Paul and Elizabeth Culliford Aug 20 2019 6:58AM Cloud
Twitter says it may have used user data for ads without permission

Twitter says it may have used user data for ads without permission

Doesn't know who's affected.
Staff Writer Aug 7 2019 12:34PM Security
After shootings, tech companies pressured to pull plug on 8chan

After shootings, tech companies pressured to pull plug on 8chan

Pressure to shun online message board.
Katie Paul and Elizabeth Culliford Aug 7 2019 6:40AM Networking
Trump's blocking of Twitter critics unconstitutional: US appeals court

Trump's blocking of Twitter critics unconstitutional: US appeals court

Constitution violated.
Jonathan Stempel and David Shepardson Jul 10 2019 7:00AM Strategy
French lawmakers vote to target online hate speech in draft bill

French lawmakers vote to target online hate speech in draft bill

Content takedown in under 24 hours.
Mathieu Rosemain and Elizabeth Pineau Jul 8 2019 1:14PM Strategy
Twitter to deemphasize, label politician tweets that break its rules

Twitter to deemphasize, label politician tweets that break its rules

To strike balance between free expression and accountability.
Staff Writer Jun 28 2019 6:52AM Networking
Politicians need more public money to thwart election cyber attacks: ASPI

Politicians need more public money to thwart election cyber attacks: ASPI

Or our trust in politics will be (even more) dented
Julian Bajkowski Jun 21 2019 12:43PM Financial Services
EU finds Russian disinformation, says tech firms must do more

EU finds Russian disinformation, says tech firms must do more

Only Facebook responds.
Alissa de Carbonnel Jun 17 2019 1:13PM Strategy
Twitter deletes thousands of accounts tied to Iran, seeks to end false info campaigns

Twitter deletes thousands of accounts tied to Iran, seeks to end false info campaigns

Coordinated, state-backed activities.
Staff Writer Jun 14 2019 7:07AM Networking
Twitter apologises for blocked China accounts ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

Twitter apologises for blocked China accounts ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

After an outcry among users.
Staff Writer Jun 3 2019 1:02PM Security

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