X Pauses Encrypted DMs: What This Means for Your Privacy
X temporarily halts encrypted DMs to improve privacy features. Learn what this means for your messages and when to expect updates.
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X Pauses Encrypted DMs: What This Means for Your Privacy X Hits Pause on Encrypted DMs: What You Need to Know Wondering why X (formerly Twitter) has paused its encrypted direct messages (DMs) feature? Many users are searching for answers about what this means for their privacy and messaging experience. X announced a temporary halt on sending new encrypted DMs while allowing access to existing ones. This pause comes as the company works on improving the feature’s security and usability, though no timeline has been provided for its return. Image Credits:Olena Ruban / Getty Images Why Did X Pause Encrypted DMs? Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter and rebranded it as X, privacy enhancements became a major focus—especially to compete with secure messaging apps like Signal. In 2023, X launched encrypted DMs for verified users, aiming to offer end-to-end encryption for private conversations. However, the feature had some limitations that likely influenced the decision to pause it. For example, encrypted DMs currently only support te…
