Credit goes to netizen Nuc_F for supplying the lead. Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a fresh chat feature named Chat, which takes the place of the previous private messaging system. This new chat system has already been made available on iOS devices and web - based platforms, while the Android version is still in the works. Additionally, it is set to support voice messages in the coming days.

The Chat system brings a host of new functions, including audio and video calls, as well as file - sharing capabilities. However, it is not without its security flaws. While group chats and media files are encrypted, the metadata remains unencrypted. Moreover, it fails to guard against 'man - in - the - middle attacks.' This means that there is a possibility for third parties to gain access to the supposedly encrypted communication content. In response to these security concerns, the relevant team is actively working on developing identity verification features to bolster the overall security of the system.