Twitter Security Issues and Allegations

Twitter Security Issues and Allegations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video discusses Peter Zacco, a former Twitter security head turned whistleblower, who claims Twitter's security issues pose risks to national security. Zacco alleges that many employees have access to critical controls, contributing to past hacks. Twitter disputes these claims, stating improvements have been made. The video also touches on the issue of fake accounts, which Elon Musk has highlighted in his attempt to exit a deal to buy Twitter. Zacco was fired in January, and Twitter claims it was due to poor performance. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe to CNN 10.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for CNN 10's summer schedule change?

To post shorter clips until regular programming resumes

To allow staff to take vacations

To focus on longer documentaries

To switch to a different news format

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Peter Zacco and what role did he play at Twitter?

A former CEO of Twitter

A whistleblower and former head of security at Twitter

A journalist reporting on Twitter

A hacker who attacked Twitter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in 2020 led to Zacco's hiring at Twitter?

A massive hack of Twitter accounts

A government investigation

A data breach at Facebook

A security conference revelation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does Zacco use to describe Twitter's access issues?

A fortress with weak walls

An airplane with open cockpit access

A crowded marketplace

A locked vault

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the 2020 Twitter hack?

It led to a change in Twitter's leadership

It compromised accounts of famous individuals

It resulted in a new social media platform

It caused Twitter to shut down temporarily

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue has Elon Musk highlighted in his attempt to exit a deal with Twitter?

The outdated technology platform

The lack of user engagement

The company's financial instability

The number of fake accounts and bots

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Twitter respond to Zacco's allegations?

By admitting to the security flaws

By stating that Zacco was fired for poor performance

By suing Zacco for defamation

By ignoring the allegations

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