Trezor’s Twitter account hijacked by cryptocurrency scammers via bogus Calendly invite

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has explained how its Twitter account was compromised – despite it having sensible security precautions in place, such as strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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AI and the Evolution of Social Media

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. A decade ago, social media was celebrated for sparking democratic uprisings in the Arab world and beyond. Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation, business conspiracy, malfeasance, and risks to mental health. In a 2022 survey, Americans blamed social media for the coarsening of our political discourse, the spread of misinformation, and the increase in partisan polarization.

Today, tech’s darling is artificial intelligence. Like social media, it has the potential to change the world in many ways, some favorable to democracy. But at the same time, it has the potential to do incredible damage to society…

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