For over a year, Elon Musk has announced the transformation of Twitter into Xand now this change is finally completed. If you try to type twitter.com, you will automatically be redirected to x.com. This change is not only aesthetic, but represents an important signal of definitive passage from the old Twitter to the new identity.
The main features on X
All the features you knew about Twitter are now available on X. Elon Musk confirmed this transition on May 17, declaring that the official URL of the social network is now x.com. This change has important implications for online safety and how users interact with the platform.
The fact that the real address of the site was still twitter.com was in fact one of the main objections raised against Musk by those who said that Twitter remained Twitter, despite the announcements on the name change made in April 2023. Now this is no longer the case, precisely because twitter.com is no longer viewable: upon first access you are greeted by a message highlighting the change of address.
Beware of possible phishing
In this final transition period, many Cybersecurity experts urge you to be careful. Migrating to a new domain can involve risks, and it is not unlikely that some attacker will attempt phishing operations. Emails may arrive asking for user credentials for alleged needs related to switching from Twitter to X or redirecting people to sites pretending to be twitter.com or x.com. Always check that you are on the correct site to avoid problems.
Login problems
It does not work everywhere, it depends on the browser you are using and whether you are already logged in or not. However, these discrepancies are likely to be resolved in the days or weeks to come.
What do you think of this change? Are you comfortable with the new identity of the social network? Let your opinion be known in the comments!
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