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Telegram now shares users’ IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities after valid legal requests. This policy change… Continue reading Telegram to Share User IPs and Phone Numbers on Legal Request
The government of Ukraine imposed a ban on the Telegram messaging app being used on official devices belonging to government officials, military staff, and critical infrastructure workers, citing security fears.
Read more in my article on the Hot fo… Continue reading Citing security fears, Ukraine bans Telegram on government and military devices
Telegram will start handing over the IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate their Terms of Service “to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests”, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has announced on Monday. Thi… Continue reading Telegram will share IP addresses, phone numbers of criminal suspects with cops
A new Android malware called Trojan Ajina.Banker is targeting Central Asia – Discover how this malicious malware disguises… Continue reading New Android Malware Ajina.Banker Steals 2FA Codes, Spreads via Telegram
A cyberattack that shut down some of the top casinos in Las Vegas last year quickly became one of the most riveting security stories of 2023: It was the first known case of native English-speaking hackers in the United States and Britain teaming up with ransomware gangs based in Russia. But that made-for-Hollywood narrative has eclipsed a far more hideous trend: Many of these young, Western cybercriminals are also members of fast-growing online groups that exist solely to bully, stalk, harass and extort vulnerable teens into physically harming themselves and others. Continue reading The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’
Hacktivists unite for the #FreeDurov campaign to launch a massive cyber campaign against France in response to Telegram… Continue reading DDoS Attacks Hit France Over Telegram’s Pavel Durov Arrest
Beware of “Angry Stealer,” a new malware targeting your online accounts. This rebranded version of Rage Stealer steals… Continue reading Rage Stealer Rebranded as Angry Stealer, Now Uses Telegram Bot for Data Theft
Matthew Green wrote a really good blog post on what Telegram’s encryption is and is not.
EDITED TO ADD (8/28): Another good explainer from Kaspersky.
Continue reading Matthew Green on Telegram’s Encryption
French media reported that the warrant for Durov was issued by France at the request of the special unit at the country’s interior ministry in charge of investigating crimes against minors.
The post French Authorities Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at… Continue reading French Authorities Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris Airport, French Media Report
Reports indicate Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested in France. Allegations include inadequate moderation and aiding criminal… Continue reading Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reportedly Arrested in France