Elon Musk Addresses XChat Security Concerns Raised by ZachXBT

On-chain investigator ZachXBT has identified critical security vulnerabilities in X''s newly launched XChat feature, prompting an immediate response from Elon Musk. The chat function, currently in limited testing as a replacement for the existing DM system, lacks adequate protections against phishing attempts and malicious file transfers.

ZachXBT''s findings reveal two major flaws: any user can forcibly add others to group chats without consent, creating new avenues for scams, and the platform permits unrestricted file sharing. These vulnerabilities persist even with XChat''s planned end-to-end encryption, which could inadvertently protect bad actors while complicating fraud investigations.

The swift exchange between Musk and the prominent crypto investigator underscores the growing influence of blockchain experts in shaping social media security policies. X''s challenge lies in balancing privacy features with robust safeguards against digital asset scams—a tension becoming increasingly apparent as Web3 communities migrate to mainstream platforms.