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Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has begun blocking links to Signal.me, a domain used by the encrypted messaging platform Signal. This restriction applies across public posts, direct messages, and even user bios. Users attempting to share a Signal.me link are encountering error messages, suggesting the platform is flagging these links as potentially malicious or spam.

X is reportedly blocking links to secure Signal contact pages. According to reports and tests conducted, users are seeing error messages citing spam or malware risks when attempting to post Signal.me links. The error message reads: "This request looks like it might be automated. To protect our users from spam and other malicious activity, we can't complete this action right now. Please try again later."

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References :

• Ars OpenForum: X is reportedly blocking links to secure Signal contact pages.
• cyberinsider.com: Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has begun blocking links to Signal.me, a domain used by the encrypted messaging platform Signal to facilitate direct user contact.
• BleepingComputer: Social network X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL used by the encrypted messaging app Signal to share your account info with another person.
• www.bleepingcomputer.com: X (formerly Twitter) has begun blocking links to Signal.me, a domain used by the encrypted messaging platform Signal to facilitate direct user contact. The restriction applies to public posts, direct messages, and even user bios, triggering various error messages when users attempt to share a Signal.me link.
• CyberInsider: CyberInsider article about X blocking links to Signal.me.
• readwrite.com: ReadWrite article stating that Elon Musk's X social media platform appears to be blocking links to Signal, the secure message service portal.
• The Verge: The Verge article explaining that X is blocking links to Signal.

Classification:

• HashTags: #Signal #EncryptedMessaging #SecurityConcerns
• Company: Signal
• Target: Signal Users
• Product: Encrypted Messaging
• Feature: Messaging Links
• Malware: Signal.me
• Type: Hack
• Severity: Medium