Twitter's Paywall-Protected Encrypted DMs and Upcoming Voice/Video Calling Features

Twitter has launched its first version of encrypted direct messages, but users will have to pay for the feature. Encrypted DMs are only available to verified users, verified organizations, or affiliates of verified organizations. Both the sender and recipient must be on the latest version of the Twitter app, and encrypted DMs are separate from unencrypted ones. However, there are limitations, including the inability to send them in group conversations and the lack of protection against man-in-the-middle attacks. Twitter is working on mechanisms to make these attacks more difficult and alert users if one happens.