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    Russia Blackmails Ukrainian Teen into Failed Suicide Bombing Plot

    March 22, 2025 • 1 min read

    Russian operatives coerced a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl into attempting a suicide bombing at a police building by threatening to leak intimate photos obtained through phone hacking. The plot was foiled by Ukrainian security forces, highlighting Russia's disturbing pattern of manipulating minors for terror attacks.

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    Telegram's Privacy Shift: Data Sharing Soars Following CEO's Arrest

    January 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    Telegram's cooperation with law enforcement skyrocketed after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, with US data requests jumping 6,000% in late 2023. The messaging platform now shares user data for fraud and cybercrime cases, marking a significant departure from its previous privacy-focused stance.

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    Telegram Shifts Privacy Stance, Shares User Data with US Law Enforcement

    January 07, 2025 • 1 min read

    Messaging platform Telegram has provided data on over 2,200 users to US authorities in 2024, marking a dramatic policy change. The shift follows CEO Pavel Durov's arrest and signals the end of Telegram's previous resistance to government oversight.

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    New Android Malware 'FireScam' Masquerades as Telegram Premium to Steal User Data

    January 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    A sophisticated Android malware dubbed FireScam is targeting users by impersonating Telegram Premium through a fake Russian app store. The malware steals sensitive data, monitors device activity, and maintains persistent remote control while employing advanced evasion techniques.

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    Telegram Steps Up Content Moderation: 15.4 Million Harmful Groups Removed in 2024

    December 15, 2024 • 1 min read

    Telegram reports blocking over 15 million groups and channels sharing harmful content in 2024, including CSAM and terrorist material, using AI-powered moderation tools. The platform's enhanced efforts come amid regulatory pressure and legal challenges, including the arrest of founder Pavel Durov in France.

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    Ukraine Moves to Curb Telegram Use Over Russian Security Threats

    December 09, 2024 • 1 min read

    Ukrainian authorities are taking steps to reduce dependence on Telegram messaging app due to security vulnerabilities in the ongoing war with Russia. The government has ordered restrictions for military and state employees while proposing new regulations to combat potential surveillance and disinformation risks.

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