Bluesky adds mentions tab in the notifications screen and username squatting protection

Bluesky cybersquatting problem addressed in latest update

A new Bluesky update aims to tamp down on the cybersquatting and fake account problem that has plagued the app. In an update rolled out on Thursday evening, users who have verified their account by using a domain name automatically reserve their default username to prevent impersonators from taking it. SEE ALSO: I've barely used Bluesky, and the engagement already feels more real 📢 App Version 1.96 is rolling out now (1/6) In this release…

Bluesky's latest update addresses an important verification problem

Bluesky will keep your old .bsky.social handle reserved after you verify your own domain.

Bluesky extortion problem gets first response; Mentions tab added

We learned earlier this week of a Bluesky extortion issue, emerging after the social network said that it would use domain name ownership as a way to verify the identity of public figures. Bluesky hasn’t fully addressed the issue, but has taken one step toward reducing the problem of scammers impersonating well-known people on the platform … more…

Bluesky adds mentions tab in the notifications screen and username squatting protection

Social network Bluesky has released a new update to its app that includes a separate mentions tab in notifications, protections against username squatting, and new controls for replies sorting. The company announced that it is adding a new mentions tab with the v1.96 rollout to let you see those posts separately. Until now, all notifications […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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