DAILY MAIL
After weeks of anticipation, Meta finally launched its ‘Twitter-killer’ app, Threads, last night.
While more than 10 million people have already signed up for the app, a cybersecurity expert has warned that Threads could be the perfect target for scammers.
Jake Moore, ESET’s Global Security Advisor, told MailOnline that misinformation and fake accounts could be on the cards for the social media platform as it begins to gain traction in more than 100 countries.
Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Moore said: ‘As with any new platform, there is always a scramble at the beginning to gain a following and traction.
‘Fake accounts usually have a good chance of developing a large crowd of followers when the gates open at the same time for all types of accounts.’
Mr Moore also criticised the current verification system on Threads in which anyone can purchase a blue tick.
This comes as part of the pre-existing Meta Verified subscription service that is incorporated in both Facebook and Instagram.
For a blue tick, users pay a monthly cost of $11.99/£9.99 on the web or $14.99/£11.99 for iOS services.
