twitter not working just like before. Under new ownership, the site is half-staffed and faces a whole new level of administrative pressure. As a result, Twitter has become an even more volatile platform. Twitter may also become more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats as features are disrupted, security measures fail and personnel struggle to keep up.
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This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED security writer Lily Hay Newman joins the show to discuss what would happen if Twitter was hacked.
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Read Lily’s story about Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication problem. Read all of WIRED’s latest Twitter coverage.
Suggest
Lily recommends Wicked protein bars, especially the maple flavored ones.Lauren recommends Andy Greenberg’s book tracer in the dark. (WIRED posted some excerpts.) Mike recommends this show Sandman on Netflix.
Lily Newman can be found on Twitter @lily newman. Lauren Goode is @Lauren Goode. Michael Calore is @fast food wars. Bling’s main hotline@gadget lab. The show is presented by Boone Ashworth (@Burnashworth). Our theme music is composed by Solar Keys.
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