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Microsoft Edge web browser has been displaying security warnings after Twitter changed its name to 'X'.
Amid its rapid rebranding over the last few days, Twitter (or X) has also ditched the famed bird icon for a Unicode character which resembles the letter X but infact bears Mathematical meaning.
But Microsoft Edge warns this is a potential security issue—and it's working as intended. It's got to do with a security feature dubbed 'Progressive Web App Icon change', designed to alert users of app icon or name changes, possibly indicating a scam.
Since 2021, both Chrome and Edge added this safety alert that triggers when a PWA changes its original icon or name.
To summarize, if your web browser rings alarm bells post Twitter's rushed rebranding, don't panic.

Twitter's rebranding to 'X' triggers Microsoft Edge security alert
Microsoft Edge web browser has been displaying security warnings after Twitter changed its name to 'X'. It's got to do with a security feature dubbed 'Progressive Web App Icon change', designed to keep users safe during app icon or name changes.