Company X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has implemented a dangerous update that automatically changes links from “Twitter.com” to “X.com,” opening the door to phishing attacks and scams.
Threats of the New X
Risks of Automatic Link Replacement
Although the official name has changed to "X", most people still called the Twitter platform. Despite this, a recent update automatically changes links in messages from "Twitter.com" to "X.com." This feature poses a serious threat because it allows attackers to direct users to malicious sites by registering domains like “NetfliTwitter.com”, which, when replaced, will appear as “Netflix.com”.
Warning from User X
User X @yuyu0127_ quickly registered the domain “NetfliTwitter.com” ” and posted a warning about the potential threats of the update. The account's title states: "This domain was purchased to prevent it from being used for malicious purposes." The actions of @yuyu0127_ demonstrated the real danger of automatic link replacement.
Impact on older posts
Users have reported that the change also affected older posts. It was first spotted in the X app for iOS. This means that a huge number of links in previously published content are now automatically changed, increasing the risk of phishing attacks.
Glossary
- X (formerly Twitter) is a social network formerly known as Twitter, renamed by Elon Musk after its acquisition in 2022.
- Elon Musk is an entrepreneur, founder of Tesla, SpaceX and owner of the social network X.
- Netflix is a popular streaming service for watching movies and TV series.
- Phishing attack is a type of Internet fraud aimed at stealing confidential user data.
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Twitter has officially renamed itself to X, but most people still call it by its old name. Musk automatically changes links from "Twitter.com" to "X.com" to get used to the new name.
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Иван
It is clear that Musk has decided to switch to a new name, but this creates confusion. People are used to Twitter and will have a hard time accepting “X” right away. 🤷♂️
Ольга
Yeah, it’s time for Musk to decide on a name! Twitter, X, Twitter again... It looks childish. Everything had to be thought through well in advance. 🤨
Джек
I think the name change is Musk's attempt to attract attention. But instead, it only caused confusion and irritation among users. 😒
Анна
It seems to me that Musk is trying to diversify his business and create a new brand. But this could be a risky move given the popularity of Twitter. 🤔
Грумпи Герберт
What difference does it make what it's called? All these social networks are just a waste of time. People should spend less time online and more time communicating in person. 😠
Эмили
Musk is simply playing with the brand and trying to create a new identity. But he forgets the importance of brand recognition. Twitter is a legendary name and it's hard to let go of it. 🙄
Пьер
I am concerned about the security issues that may arise from this automatic link replacement. This is a great opportunity for scammers to launch phishing campaigns. 😬
Екатерина
It appears that Musk did not consider the full consequences of his actions. Updating may introduce unintentional errors and even potential security risks. You need to be more careful. 😕
Марко
I think Musk is doing this on purpose to draw attention to his platform. But he overacts and only causes a negative reaction. This is not the best marketing ploy. 🤔
Софи
It seems to me that this is just another Musk experiment. He loves to surprise and shock the audience. But this time he might go too far. 😐
Виктор
I don't understand why Musk started all this. Twitter is a great name that everyone knows. Why change it to something incomprehensible and unfamiliar? 🤨
Наталья
I think Musk is trying to create something new and unique. But he forgets that branding is not only a name, but also the associations that people have with it. 💭
Филипп
Musk really loves shocking things. But this time he went too far. These constant name changes only irritate users and harm the brand. 😑
Элизабет
I think Musk should listen to the criticism and abandon this renaming idea. Twitter is already an iconic brand and doesn't need to change. 🤷♀️
Андреа
Musk got too carried away with his experiments. But he must understand that a brand is not only a name, but also a reputation. And now he risks losing the trust of users. 😕