x.com operates primarily as a social network, focusing on real-time microblogging. X is a social media and microblogging platform that serves as a primary source for breaking news and global conversation. Under current ownership, it has integrated advanced AI features (Grok) and expanded into long-form content and video streaming. It is operated by X Corp., a subsidiary of xAI.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into news & media, messaging platforms, and video streaming, providing a broader range of services.
social mediamicrobloggingbreaking newsartificial intelligencereal-time communication
Highly Established
x.com is a well-established platform operated by X Corp.. Top 1,000 global website, 32 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website32 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While x.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
URL Shortener
x.com
converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.
Identity Provider
x.com
provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
User-Generated Content
x.com
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Recent Threat Analysis
URLert analyzed recent scan activity for x.comand found 17 results.
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{
"domain": "x.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Real-time Microblogging",
"secondary_purposes": [
"news_media",
"messaging",
"video_streaming"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Global social network for real-time news and public discourse",
"summary": "X is a social media and microblogging platform that serves as a primary source for breaking news and global conversation. Under current ownership, it has integrated advanced AI features (Grok) and expanded into long-form content and video streaming.",
"operator": "X Corp.",
"parent_entity": "xAI",
"topics": [
"social media",
"microblogging",
"breaking news",
"artificial intelligence",
"real-time communication"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": true,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1993-04-02",
"rank": 59,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}