Part 12/14:
A Call to Action: Think Twice Before Sharing Sensitive Data
Experts advise users—especially those in powerful or public positions—to exercise caution about what they share via direct messages or in any digital communication. As past incidents have shown, "private" DMs are more vulnerable than ever, and careless sharing of sensitive information could result in data leaks or worse, legal consequences.
The incident also raises questions about transparency. Twitter's initial assurances of security and non-favoritism appear increasingly hollow, with leaked dashboards and security experts suggesting extensive capabilities for content manipulation and user suppression.