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How Private Are X's Encrypted DMs REALLY?

NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

CHAPTER

Understanding the Requirements and Limitations of X's Encrypted Messages

This chapter explores the requirements and limitations of X's encrypted messaging feature, including the need for both participants to be Twitter Blue accounts and connected with each other. It also discusses the downsides of using X's encrypted messages, such as lack of notification when messages are intercepted, absence of Perfect Forward Secrecy, closed-source nature of the messenger, and absence of audits. The chapter concludes by suggesting alternative encrypted messaging apps for enhanced privacy.

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