The Indian government has forced WhatsApp and Telegram to halt their username features to maintain phone-number-based identity verification and combat cybercrime.
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India’s I&B Ministry has issued a 15-day ultimatum to Telegram to curb pirated content, threatening the platform's safe harbor status if it fails to comply.
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The Delhi High Court upheld a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 to prevent leaks during India's NEET medical entrance exam. The case highlights the tension between encrypted platform privacy and public order.
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The U.K.'s Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Telegram has denied the allegations, making this a pivotal test for the U.K.'s Online Safety Act.
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The FBI has issued an alert regarding Iranian state-backed hackers using Telegram to distribute malware targeting dissidents and journalists, emphasizing the need for heightened user vigilance.
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The FBI warns that state-backed Iranian hackers are using Telegram as a vector to distribute malware, targeting dissidents and journalists through phishing and file transfers.
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