#Telegram

"Vote for my child": how one phishing scheme is hacking Telegram and WhatsApp in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Technology 10/21/2026, 12:05

Massive Telegram and WhatsApp hacks via a "vote for a child in a contest" scheme are being reported in Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Experts and police explain how to recognize a phishing link and secure your account.

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Court Documents Reveal What User Data Telegram Hands Over to US Authorities

Technology 10/17/2026, 03:38

Court documents in US cases showed that Telegram handed over a user's phone number, ID, and IP address to law enforcement, calling it voluntary although the request was issued via court order.

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Telegram Launches 'For You' Recommendation Feed: Messenger Transforms into Media Platform

Technology 10/16/2026, 21:10

Telegram is preparing a 'For You' algorithmic feed in the style of Instagram and TikTok: a new 'News' section will recommend posts from unfamiliar channels based on user interests, opening up free organic growth for small creators.

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Heart, Fire and Tears of Laughter: Most Popular Emojis Among Russians Named

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:54

Analysts named the most popular emojis among Russians in the first half of 2026. The top three leaders include the red heart, fire, and the face with tears of joy.

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Turns 42: A Journey of Innovation, Triumphs, and Global Challenges

Technology 10/11/2026, 20:52

Telegram founder Pavel Durov celebrated his 42nd birthday on October 10, 2026. From VKontakte to a global messenger, he remains a pivotal figure in the tech world.

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Founder of Pro-War Telegram Channel 'Rybar' Mikhail Zвинchuk Detained in Montenegro

Politics 10/09/2026, 12:04

Mikhail Zvinchuk, the creator of the pro-war Telegram channel 'Rybar', for whom the US previously offered $10 million, has been detained in Montenegro.

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Kyiv Launches Chatbot for Doctor Appointments: How to Use and What Services Are Available

Technology 10/05/2026, 17:46

Kyiv has launched the "Online Assistant of Kyiv Health Dept" chatbot for quick doctor appointments and medical service searches. The service integrates all essential clinic info in Telegram.

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Telegram, Facebook, and TikTok: Where Ukrainians Read News and Watch Series in 2026

Technology 09/25/2026, 14:26

A Gradus Research study in 2026 showed that Ukrainians use messengers for news (74%), while video platforms and social networks are used for entertainment and series (79%).

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Moles, Not Registries: A Study Reveals How Russia Actually Learns About Ukraine's Defense Industry

Politics 09/15/2026, 20:29

A YouControl study of SBU materials from 2020–2026 showed that Russia obtains data on Ukraine's defense-industrial complex primarily through agents and spotters, not through open registries.

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Business as a Target: How Coordinated Media Attacks on Telegram Strike Ukraine's Economy

Economy 08/28/2026, 21:34

Ukrainian businesses are increasingly becoming targets of coordinated media attacks on Telegram and anonymous websites. We break down the scheme, the Ajax Systems case, and the consequences for the economy.

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Telegram marks its 13th anniversary with welcome messages, in-chat buttons, and file embedding in text

Technology 08/27/2026, 02:34

To mark its 13th anniversary, Telegram unveiled a major update: welcome messages for new participants, interactive buttons within messages, bot mini-apps, and file embedding directly in text.

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The Market of Reputational Extortion: How Coordinated Telegram Attacks Hit Ukrainian Business

Economy 08/26/2026, 15:47

A market for commissioned media attacks on business has formed in the Ukrainian segment of Telegram: the audience of 14 channels reaches 12 million. Philip Morris, Uklon, Ajax Systems and other companies face coordinated discrediting campaigns and payment demands.

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Telegram hit with a second fine in two days of 3.8 million rubles: total since the start of 2026 has reached 100 million rubles

Politics 08/20/2026, 10:32

The Tagansky District Court of Moscow fined Telegram 3.8 million rubles on August 19 for failing to remove prohibited content. This is the second fine in two days; the total recoveries since the start of 2026 have exceeded 100 million rubles.

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Telegram is creating its own internet: Pavel Durov files for the .gram domain zone

Technology 08/19/2026, 13:20

Pavel Durov has filed for the .gram domain zone to provide users with personal web addresses and ensure independence from external blocks following the incident with t.me.

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Massive Telegram Cleanup: Over 100,000 Channels Blocked in 24 Hours

Technology 08/12/2026, 03:08

📉 Telegram conducted a massive cleanup: over 100,000 channels blocked in 24 hours. Since the beginning of 2026, 22.59 million communities have already been removed. 🤖 AI moderation is working more effectively.

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Telegram disappears from App Store: how Apple blocked the messenger and why this threatens all apps

Technology 08/04/2026, 12:16

Telegram disappeared from the App Store for several hours due to illegal content. Apple confirmed the ban but restored the app after the developers' reaction. Tim Sweeney warned that such a precedent could affect iMessage as well. 📱⚖️

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Pavel Durov added to Russia's terrorist list: what this means for Telegram

Technology 07/30/2026, 15:32

Pavel Durov has been officially added to Russia's terrorist list. 🚨 The name of the founder of Telegram appeared in the "Rosfinmonitoring" database with an asterisk, which means that a case on terrorism has been initiated. This entails the freezing of accounts and blocking of assets in the Russian Federation. 📉💸 #Durov #Telegram

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Pavel Durov placed under international arrest warrant: FSB charges him with aiding terrorism

Technology 07/29/2026, 09:22

The FSB has placed Pavel Durov under international arrest warrant on charges of aiding terrorism. The founder of Telegram, previously detained in France, continues to develop the project, announcing a new "anti-censorship" update. 🚨📱

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