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In response to the Salt Typhoon hack, two high-ranking FBI officials have said Americans should be using encrypted chat apps. Previously, the FBI has tried to get keys to access encrypted chats during ...

Elon Musk and X have officially launched Chat, their new take on all things communication on the social media platform, featuring an encrypted, secure, and diverse range of experiences now available ...

X has launched Chat, an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) replacement for its existing direct messaging service. Chat is rolling out on iOS now via the X app, and it includes support for video and voice ...

Bluesky is a great alternative to platforms like X, especially in 2025. The platform offers most everything you'd expect from a social media site, from serious discussions, to copious memes, to DMs, ...