X Clamps Down: Signal Links Blocked, Raising Whistleblower Concerns

Social network X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to signal.me, a domain used for sharing encrypted contact details via the Signal messaging app. This block applies across various versions of the platform, including web and mobile apps, preventing users from posting these links in direct messages, public posts, or profile pages. Error messages indicate that the links are ‘potentially harmful,’ might be spam, or are considered malware. The action is seen as a deliberate move by X owner Elon Musk, likely linked to recent whistleblowing activities involving federal employees and journalists using Signal for secure communications.