X platform: recent glitch reveals hidden likes

Published July 27th, 2024 - 08:44 GMT
X platform: recent glitch reveals hidden likes
recent glitch on X reveals hidden likes (AFP)

ALBAWABA – X (formerly Twitter), a well-known and used social media platform, said it experienced a security glitch that caused hidden likes by users to be shown on the platform. X launched the new feature that enables users to hide their own likes a short while back.

X new glitch

The social media platform emailed its users, informing them about the security glitch that revealed all hidden likes. X announced receiving information and emails from users complaining about this defect and the company confirmed that it has taken the necessary measures to protect the privacy of its users all the time.

X Private Likes feature

X launched its “Private Likes” feature last month, the platform previously allowed users to view the list of likes for public accounts, but announced launching this new feature that allows users to hide likes in accordance to privacy measures and rules.

The security glitch caused hidden likes by users to be shown on the platform. (AFP)

X wanted to protect its users from criticism, harassment, and to protect their public image. The platform did not reveal the number of users affected by the recent glitch but experts say the accounts are numerous.

Tech experts are waiting for the platform to completely solve the issue and share more options to protect users’ data and privacy. Experts are positive about X new solutions and they are supporting the platform in enhancing its security measures and being transparent with users.

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