As promised by Twitter CEO and owner Elon Musk, encrypted direct messaging on Twitter has ... we still can’t access your messages." Twitter then readily admits: "We’re not quite there yet ...

Researcher Paul Amar has discovered that using Twitter's Direct Message function - which, as of August, is no longer limited to 140 characters - can be an easy and effective way to control a botnet.

We've got good news for iOS users: You can now edit your direct messages on X (formerly Twitter) after you've sent them. Announced by X on its X account as well Help Center, the feature "enhances ...