, warn someone of a problem, discuss business or just “slide into their DMs” to flirt, Twitter has established one of the most open messaging mediums. Twitter has reportedly devised an encrypted messaging feature for its Android app . The function is included in the coding for the Twitter for Android application suite , suggesting it may be undergoing testing , but has not yet been launched . Direct messages on Twitter are widely used by people to contact strangers and exchange private messages , but are currently open to potential hacking or interception by government or Twitter itself . The company 's CEO David Dorsey previously said that an encrypted messaging feature was under consideration , following a public request by whistleblower Edward Snowden .
Twitter has reportedly devised an encrypted messaging feature for its Android app . The function is included in the coding for the Twitter for Android application suite , suggesting it may be undergoing testing , but has not yet been launched . Direct messages on Twitter are widely used by people to contact strangers and exchange private messages , but are currently open to potential hacking or interception by government or Twitter itself . The company 's CEO David Dorsey previously said that an encrypted messaging feature was under consideration , following a public request by whistleblower Edward Snowden .