On Facebook and Twitter, lax enforcement lets impostor accounts thrive, leaves few options for those whose identities are taken, enabling fake news, propaganda
for political participation, buying stuff, even access government services. But Twitter and Facebook lack robust safeguards against impersonation. Letting millions of imposters bloom. Our story: http://www.nytimes.com/... See also Mediagazer
We've seen an increase in the number of fraudulent Twitter accounts claiming to be an official Coinbase account. The only official accounts for Coinbase: @Coinbase @CoinbaseSupport pic.twitter.com/PkflysBxhJ
Social media accounts are turning into digital passports—for political participation, buying stuff, even access government services. But Twitter and Facebook lack robust safeguards against impersonation. Letting millions of imposters bloom. Our story: http://www.nytimes.com/...