Security Researcher ZachXBT Warns Elon Musk of “High-Risk” Flaws in New XChat Feature

ZachXBT flags XChat’s group add and file-sharing flaws as potential scam vectors. XChat’s privacy tools may aid phishing, despite no reported incidents so far. Spam bots and hidden promotions could thrive in unmoderated XChat group chats. Well-known on-chain investigator ZachXBT has publicly raised red flags over what he describes as “high-risk design flaws” in the early version of X’s new messaging system, XChat. The security researcher directly alerted X owner Elon Musk to his concerns, outlining how the feature’s current configurations could be exploited for phishing, malware distribution, and crypto scams. Please update DMs & XChat by adding a filter to choose who can add you to group chats. Currently any user can add you to a group unless you turn off your messages entirely. pic.twitter.com/Nbp21BhsrF — ZachXBT (@zachxbt) June 16, 2025 XChat was launched in late May 2025 to upgrade the platform’s direct messaging with encrypted chats and file sharing. While the feature is aimed at enhancing user privacy, ZachXBT has identified several issues that could create a new hostile environment for users. Related: Bitcoin Expert Samson Mow Corrects Musk�… The post Security Researcher ZachXBT Warns Elon Musk of “High-Risk” Flaws in New XChat Feature appeared first on Coin Edition .

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