Twitter's new boss Elon Musk has a message for users sulking over his announcement of an $8 monthly fee for a verified badge."To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8," Elon Musk tweeted as several influencers and celebrities flagged security concerns, arguing that anyone can now open an account in someone's name, pay the fee and get it verified.

Introducing a fee for the blue tick is the first major change to the microblogging site since the Tesla CEO took it over after months of dramatic developments that also reached the courtroom.

Musk, who now describes himself as "Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator", had earlier said that the verification process for accounts is being revamped.

Twitter's new boss Elon Musk has a message for users sulking over his announcement of an $8 monthly fee for a verified badge."To all complainers, please continue complaining, but it will cost $8," Elon Musk tweeted as several influencers and celebrities flagged security concerns, arguing that anyone can now open an account in someone's name, pay the fee and get it verified.

Introducing a fee for the blue tick is the first major change to the microblogging site since the Tesla CEO took it over after months of dramatic developments that also reached the courtroom.

Musk, who now describes himself as "Twitter Complaint Hotline Operator", had earlier said that the verification process for accounts is being revamped.