Twitter Says Some Personal Info May Have Been Misused For Ad Targeting

Twitter used personal data from users, intended for security, to tailor ads. The extent of the impact is unclear. Twitter addressed the issue in September, ensuring no data was shared with third parties. Recently, CEO Jack Dorsey's account was hacked, and in May, Twitter advised users to change passwords due to unmasked storage. The company assured no breach occurred.

Why did Twitter users originally provide their phone numbers?

• To receive promotional offers

• To participate in surveys

• For advertising purposes

• For security purposes like two-factor authentication

What did Twitter do in response to the misuse of personal information?

• Shared data with third parties

• Ignored the issue

• Addressed the issue in September

• Increased advertising

What happened to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's account?

• It was suspended

• It was deleted

• It was hacked

• It was verified

What did Twitter ask its users to do in May?

• Change their passwords

• Update their profiles

• Follow more accounts

• Verify their email addresses

Why did Twitter request a password change from its users?

• Due to a data breach

• Because of internal storage without masking

• To comply with new regulations

• To enhance user experience