Why you can’t trust Twitter’s encrypted DMs

After an unusually eventful few days, let’s check in on the current state of affairs at Twitter. A high-profile capitulation to the Turkish government and new CEO sparked a ton of chatter over the weekend. Meanwhile, a troubled introduction of encrypted messaging on the site has raised questions over when, if ever, the product can be said to be truly secure.

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Start with encrypted messaging, where owner Elon Musk’s ready-fire-aim …

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