May 17, 2023 · Users need to satisfy the following criteria in order to send and receive encrypted messages: Both the sender and the receiver should use the latest version of the Twitter app. …

Jun 5, 2025 · Twitter may not be able read the messages, but every encrypted DM is sent through exactly the same infrastructure as the unencrypted ones, so Twitter can see the time a …

May 11, 2023 · Twitter writes in its help center explanation that it essentially couldn't make that feature work while preserving the ability to access DMs when the user logs in on a new device. …

May 15, 2023 · Security researcher Matthew Garrett told us that using encrypted DMs on Twitter will require you to place a great deal of trust in the company. He explained it like this: Under …

May 11, 2023 · Making encrypted DMs the default would have been a better option, but Twitter cannot do so because of the various shortcomings in features available to encrypted vs …

May 11, 2023 · Privacy and security experts widely panned a new feature that Twitter unveiled Wednesday that encrypts some direct messages between users, raising questions about the …

Nov 16, 2023 · While expanded encryption options are welcomed, X's current implementation has deficiencies that raise questions about true end-to-end privacy. For casual use, it offers a step …

May 11, 2023 · Twitter's first implementation of encrypted DMs is only available to verified users and has many security limitations.

May 15, 2023 · Discover how to utilize Twitter's encrypted DMs for secure and private conversations, learn about limitations, device security, and expert advice.

May 11, 2023 · First tipped back in November, Twitter now allows users to send encrypted direct messages to each other, but the new feature is locked behind a paywall and far from totally …