Messaging on Twitter is about to get a lot more secure and private, according to the platform 's CEO . Elon Musk said Twitter is releasing "version 1.0 " of encrypted instant messages on Thursday .
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This means that no one will be able to read the direct messages you exchange with friends on the platform unless they have credentials . Elon Musk specifically said that with this change “they wouldn’t be able to see your DMs even if there was a gun to their head.” He also said that this feature will evolve quickly.
Encrypted messaging is considered a standard of communication these days. Most major messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp, Viber, Messenger, Telegram , and Signal, offer some form of end-to-end encryption for messages.
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Encrypted messages provide an excellent solution for data security and online communication, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. They have become a critical tool for many individuals and organizations looking to protect their sensitive information in the age of digital communication.
Musk had already talked about introducing encrypted messages on Twitter since March. At the time, he said it would be introduced by the end of the month. However, that timeline was not met, which may be partly due to the fact that the majority of employees .
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In addition to introducing encrypted messaging to Twitter, Musk also mentioned a new feature that is already in use: users they can now use any emoji reaction in direct messages will also be able to reply with a direct message to any message in the thread (beyond the most recent message).
Source: mashable.com
