In October 2021, Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, causing significant excitement and speculation in the tech and business world. Musk is known for his innovative ideas and success with companies such as SpaceX and Tesla, and many were curious to see how he would lead the popular social media platform. While some were optimistic about Musk’s ability to inject new life into Twitter, others were concerned about the potential consequences of such a high-profile acquisition. Well, amongst all the rough tides Musk has faced since he took ownership of the company, this is another one that poses a long-term risk to Twitter.

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According to recent reports published in the New York Times, portions of Twitter’s source code have been leaked online. This incident has caused significant embarrassment for the company’s new owner. Court filings indicate that Twitter claimed copyright infringement and requested that the code be taken down from Github. The code was removed on the same day, but details regarding how long it had been available online were not disclosed. Twitter also requested the US District Court to order Github to reveal the identity of the user who posted the code and those who accessed and downloaded it.

Sources within the company revealed that Twitter executives strongly suspect a disgruntled employee, who left within the past year, is responsible for the leak. Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter last October for $44 billion, the company has experienced a significant reduction in staff. Despite fears that Musk would lay off 75% of the workforce, 80% of the company’s staff have been let go.

The leaked code has raised concerns among Twitter executives that hackers may use the information to access user data or discover new vulnerabilities. This incident could also negatively impact Twitter’s reputation, with advertisers and users alike possibly choosing to abandon the platform.

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