Twitter rolls back $8 blue verification check after wave of imposter accounts mimic real brands
Twitter CEP Elon Musk's idea of charging users for a blue verification checkmark was put on hold Friday, after the social media company verified a wave of imposter accounts posing as real brands.Musk decided to change the policy on Twitter's blue checkmark that previously verified the identity of certain influential users such as politicians and celebrities. Instead, the $8 monthly fee for the new premium service allowed anyone to get verified, spawning a wave of imitation accounts.
Twitter CEP Elon Musk's idea of charging users for a blue verification checkmark was put on hold Friday, after the social media company verified a wave of imposter accounts posing as real brands.Musk decided to change the policy on Twitter's blue checkmark that previously verified the identity of certain influential users such as politicians and celebrities. Instead, the $8 monthly fee for the new premium service allowed anyone to get verified, spawning a wave of imitation accounts.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
Twitter's relaunched premium service -- which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month -- was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
Twitter's relaunched premium service -- which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month -- was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Twitter to add 'official' mark to verified big accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
Turbulent transition at Twitter with Elon Musk at the helm
The Twitter takeover had two major development Monday that seemed like poor planning and raw politics.
The Twitter takeover had two major development Monday that seemed like poor planning and raw politics.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Twitter launches monthly subscription with blue check
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
Twitter lays off 784 employees at SF Headquarters, as former employees file lawsuit
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit, even before the doors opened at Twitter Headquarters Friday.
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit, even before the doors opened at Twitter Headquarters Friday.
Twitter's cold layoff process and the law
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
#LoveWhereYouWorked: Here are some of the people who got laid off from Twitter
The people who got laid off from Twitter were tweeting about their goodbyes using the hashtag, #LoveWhereYouWorked.
The people who got laid off from Twitter were tweeting about their goodbyes using the hashtag, #LoveWhereYouWorked.
Elon Musk to fire half of Twitter employees: report
Elon Musk is set to lay off about 3,700 jobs at Twitter, according to a Bloomberg report.
Elon Musk is set to lay off about 3,700 jobs at Twitter, according to a Bloomberg report.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Elon Musk under scrutiny from Twitter users and World Federation of Advertisers
Elon Musk fired the Board of Directors Monday, as a small group of protestors outside Twitter headquarters and an open letter from the biggest advertising association in the world is showing the scrutiny on Musk as he tries to steer Twitter through the transition.
Elon Musk fired the Board of Directors Monday, as a small group of protestors outside Twitter headquarters and an open letter from the biggest advertising association in the world is showing the scrutiny on Musk as he tries to steer Twitter through the transition.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
Elon Musk tweets then deletes anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, tweeted and then deleted an anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about the attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Elon Musk reportedly ordering layoffs at Twitter this weekend
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, could be ordering layoffs at the social media giant as soon this weekend, according to the New York Times.
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, could be ordering layoffs at the social media giant as soon this weekend, according to the New York Times.
Elon Musk says Twitter will form a Content Moderation Council before making "major content changes"
KTVU's Christien Kafton speaks with tech safety expert Larry Magid, who is also a member of Twitter's current content moderation council. He reacts to the changes that Elon Musk has hinted at and explains how removing content moderation would change the landscape of Twitter.
KTVU's Christien Kafton speaks with tech safety expert Larry Magid, who is also a member of Twitter's current content moderation council. He reacts to the changes that Elon Musk has hinted at and explains how removing content moderation would change the landscape of Twitter.