A vulnerability in Twitter for Android could have allowed attackers to access private direct messages (DMs) and other data. The potential FTC fine comes after Twitter last year acknowledged that user emails and phone numbers were being used for targeted advertising. An important milestone that should compel all social networks to be.much more diligent about preserving privacy was established by federal regulators with Twitter. Read the full article here: The FTC could fine Twitter for $100,000 or $200,000 per violation of the law.
Source: https://threatpost.com/twitter-agrees-ftc-security-audits-062510/74148/