X's New Crypto Defense is Smart—But It Won't Stop the Real Problem
X is finally doing something about crypto scams. The problem? It's treating a symptom, not the disease.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- X is auto-locking accounts that post about crypto for the first time, but the feature treats symptoms, not the root cause of account hacking 𝕏
- Platform-wide security issues—weak authentication, minimal SMS protection, skeletal moderation—remain unfixed despite years of high-profile breaches 𝕏
- Scammers will adapt to this friction by targeting existing crypto accounts or using alternative tactics; real security requires mandatory 2FA and active impersonation enforcement 𝕏
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Originally reported by Decrypt