: Strips tracking parameters from shared URLs.
In the early 2010s, a researcher (often associated with the handle @sparrowhater or related groups) realized that Twitter’s API lacked proper authorization checks. Essentially, if you knew the ID of a tweet or an account, you could send a command to the server that tricked it into thinking you were the owner of that account. The "Exploit" Story sparrowhater twitter patched
"Fixed historical suspended account looping (CVE-2024-9873). Patched sparrowhater class of anomalies." : Strips tracking parameters from shared URLs
Context and scope
[Current Date] Subject: The “sparrowhater” Twitter/X account and the patch of a specific enforcement bypass method. Classification: Gaming / Social Media / Exploit Mitigation : Change your password if you suspect any
: This provides an essential layer of security beyond just a password.
: Change your password if you suspect any third-party apps were compromised.