Technology

X Platform to Launch Premium Handle Marketplace with Million-Dollar Price Tags

X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles available exclusively to premium subscribers. Sources indicate coveted handles could sell for millions as the platform expands its subscription revenue model. The program will initially roll out to business-tier customers before expanding to other premium levels.

X’s New Handle Marketplace Targets Premium Subscribers

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to launch a marketplace for inactive user handles, according to recent announcements from the company. The initiative represents another step in the platform’s evolution toward subscription-based revenue models under Elon Musk’s leadership. Reports indicate that rare and desirable handles could command prices reaching seven figures, potentially generating significant revenue for the platform while offering exclusive opportunities to premium subscribers.

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AI-Powered Social Engineering Emerges as Primary Cybersecurity Concern for 2026, Industry Survey Shows

Artificial intelligence-powered social engineering has surpassed ransomware as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026, according to a new global survey. The ISACA report indicates most organizations feel underprepared to manage generative AI risks despite recognizing their significance.

AI Social Engineering Tops Cyber Threat Landscape

Artificial intelligence-driven social engineering is projected to become the most significant cybersecurity threat in 2026, according to reports from leading industry association ISACA. The findings from their recently published Tech Trends and Priorities survey reveal that this emerging threat category has surpassed traditional concerns like ransomware for the first time.