Twitter Whistleblower Testifies Before Congress Over Security Flaws

The video discusses Peter Zatko, a whistleblower who raised concerns about Twitter's security practices. Zatko, known as Mudge, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, alleging that Twitter misled regulators and users about data privacy. The video also covers concerns about foreign influence on Twitter and the stalled efforts to establish online privacy standards. Twitter has denied Zatko's claims, calling them inconsistent. Additionally, the video touches on Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter, which is influenced by Zatko's allegations.

Who is Peter Mudge Zatko and what is his role in the context of Twitter?

• A senator investigating Twitter's practices

• A whistleblower highlighting security flaws at Twitter

• A journalist reporting on Twitter's policies

• A Twitter executive accused of data breaches

What specific issue did Zatko raise about Twitter's handling of user data?

• Twitter sells user data to third parties

• Employees have real-time access to user data

• User data is stored insecurely

• Twitter deletes user data after a year

What agreement has Twitter been accused of not adhering to, according to Zatko?

• A data-sharing agreement with China

• A privacy agreement with the Federal Trade Commission

• A security pact with the United Nations

• A contract with the European Union

What concern did Senator Marsha Blackburn express regarding Twitter?

• The lack of advertising on Twitter

• The influence of foreign governments on Twitter

• The slow growth of Twitter's user base

• The high cost of Twitter's services

How are Zatko's allegations affecting Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter?

• They are supporting Musk's claim of Twitter's lack of transparency

• They are delaying the buyout process

• They are increasing the buyout price

• They are causing Musk to lose interest in the buyout