Security researcher _xpn_ found a way to manipulate Mastadon to appear as if they have 99,999,999 followers.

Account: https://infosec.exchange/@fakexpn@xpn-mastodon.ngrok.io

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Adam Chester :verified: (@[email protected])

40 Posts, 58 Following, 790 Followers ยท

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@vxunderground well, yes, remote servers can fake counts like that

I, personally, have -1 followers and proud of it.