In a clash between Brazil’s First Lady, Rosangela da Silva, known as Janja, and tech mogul Elon Musk, the discourse over responsibility and swift action has ignited following the hacking of Janja’s social media account on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
The Hacking Incident and Musk's Response
The incident, occurring on December 11, gained national attention in Brazil as the hacker posted offensive content, including lewd images and insults targeting President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Janja’s profile boasting 1.2 million followers. Janja swiftly condemned the breach, labeling it as misogynistic.
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However, tension escalated when Musk, the owner of X since last year, dismissed any accountability on his platform for the security breach. In a response to allegations, Musk defended his company stating, “It is not clear how someone guessing her email password is our responsibility,” in a tweet addressing the legal threat from Janja.
Janja's Accusations and Calls for Accountability
Janja retaliated, accusing Musk of downplaying the severity of the event and neglecting the platform’s responsibility to promptly address such cybercrimes. She emphasized that the issue transcended personal inconvenience, highlighting the broader impact on women users facing similar risks daily on the platform.
Expressing her disappointment in Musk’s response, Janja characterized it as “symptomatic” of his tendency to engage in clashes with critics on the platform.
Legal Threat and Pursuit for Swift Action
With her account compromised, Janja took a decisive stance, threatening legal action against X. She criticized the platform’s delayed response to her requests to freeze the account, remove the offensive content, and facilitate her regaining control over her profile.
Janja reiterated her commitment to holding the platform accountable, emphasizing the necessity for swift action and an increased sense of responsibility from X in addressing security breaches and cybercrimes within its domain.
The clash between the First Lady of Brazil and Musk underscores the escalating concerns over platform accountability, user security, and the obligation of tech companies to promptly address cybercrimes. As the discourse continues, it brings to light the evolving challenges faced by social media platforms in ensuring the safety and protection of their users.
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