The cyberattack Twitter sustained this week was the most significant breach in the company's history. Here is a guide for users concerned about the platform's safety.
The high-profile cyberattack Twitter Inc. sustained this week was the latest and most significant breach in the social-media company’s history.
Though the hack—currently being investigated by the FBI—apparently targeted mainly celebrities, politicians and billionaires by making their accounts post tweets they didn’t compose, it raises questions about the security of Twitter for everyday users.
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