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Elon Musk advises caution as Twitter introduces encrypted DMs resembling WhatsApp
Introduction
Twitter has launched end-to-end encrypted direct messages (DMs) for its users, but the feature has been met with skepticism from some quarters. The social media giant announced the move on Friday, saying that it was part of its ongoing efforts to improve user privacy and security. However, some experts have warned that the encryption may not be as secure as it seems.
The Details
The new feature, which is available to all Twitter users, allows them to send and receive encrypted DMs that can only be read by the sender and recipient. The encryption is end-to-end, meaning that even Twitter itself cannot access the contents of the messages. This is similar to the encryption used by WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook.
Twitter has been working on the feature for some time, and it has been in testing since March. The company said that it had taken steps to ensure that the encryption was as secure as possible, including using the Signal Protocol, which is widely regarded as one of the most secure encryption protocols available.
The Controversy
Despite Twitter’s assurances, some experts have raised concerns about the security of the new feature. One of the most vocal critics has been Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk tweeted on Saturday that users should not trust the encryption, saying that it was „not sufficient to protect people against targeted attacks by determined adversaries.“
Musk’s comments have been echoed by other experts, who have pointed out that the encryption only protects the contents of the messages, and not the metadata, such as who sent the message and when. This means that it may still be possible for hackers or government agencies to track users‘ conversations.
Despite the controversy, Twitter’s move has been welcomed by many users, who see it as a step in the right direction for user privacy and security. The company has said that it will continue to work on improving its security features, and that it is committed to protecting its users‘ data
Original article Teaser
Twitter launches encrypted DMs – but Elon Musk warns users NOT to trust the WhatsApp-style feature yet
Elon Musk has warned Twitter users that its new WhatsApp-style feature should not be trusted – after launching it just yesterday. Encrypted messaging was released on Wednesday as part of Twitter’s goal to become he ‘most trusted platform on the internet’. But Musk has now stressed the privacy feature is ‘not quite there yet’ despite his initial jokes that he could not view messages even with a ‘gun to [his] head’. Twitter said: ‘As Elon Musk said, when it comes to Direct Messages, the standard should be, if someone puts a gun to our heads, we still can’t access your messages. We’re not quite there yet, but we’re working on it.’ Encryption converts messages into scrambled text that cannot be read by anyone
