Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps
Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.
Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app’s message editing feature.
Hackers working for Iran’s government are using Telegram in hacking operations that use malware to target dissidents, opposition groups, and journalists who oppose its regime, according to the FBI.
Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.
Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity.