Why Telegram’s TON-only strategy for Mini Apps could backfire

Telegram’s decision to limit its Mini App ecosystem to exclusively support The Open Network (TON) has triggered outrage within the community. - Source

This update won’t impact the three payment methods for users who report information that aids in recovering stolen funds.

We will continue to offer various payment options, including cryptocurrency, wire transfer, and even cash by mail, if necessary.

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Operation Talent: FBI Seizes Nulled.to, Cracked.to, Sellix.io and more…

On January 29, 2025, reports emerged that the FBI had seized three major cybercrime and hacking forums: Nulled.to, Cracked.to, and Cracked.io as part of an ongoing operation targeting cybercrime facilitators. Authorities also took down three other domains: StarkRDP.io, Sellix.io, and MySellix.io and pointed their DNS records to FBI servers.

President Trump pardoned the founder of the Silk Road, and within the same week, the FBI shut down these sites.

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Meta blocked Distrowatch links on Facebook while running Linux servers

Facebook has lifted a temporary ban preventing users from posting links to popular OS comparison site Distrowatch – after going so far as to lock the account of the site's editor.

In the latest installment of its weekly newsletter, the smaller site's editor, Jesse Smith, claimed his efforts to report the issue got him blocked:

I've tried to appeal the ban and was told the next day that Linux-related material is staying on the cybersecurity filter. My Facebook account was also locked for my efforts. - Source

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WhatsApp disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware

“WhatsApp has disrupted a spyware campaign by Paragon that targeted several users, including journalists and members of civil society. We’ve reached out directly to people who we believe were affected. This is the latest example of why spyware companies must be held accountable for their unlawful actions. WhatsApp will continue to protect people’s ability to communicate privately,” - Source

Why not have US journalists and Chinese journalists cover events regarding Israel together?

It’s becoming clear that Israel seems to have angered the US intelligence apparatus.

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Whale.io Says Goodbye to Telegram and Focuses on Web

In a landmark move, Whale Casino, the biggest project and one of the most prominent operators in the Telegram community, has announced a shift in its operational strategy. The operator has decided to discontinue its Telegram bot service due to recent changes in the platform and decided to concentrate on its web platform, whale.io, heralding a new era of innovation and user engagement. - Source

At this rate I won’t be surprised if Apple and Google remove Telegram from their respective platforms.

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Milei backs away from LIBRA memecoin after 90% crash — ‘Not aware of the details’

Argentinian President Javier Milei is now distancing himself from the catastrophic launch of the Solana-based memecoin $LIBRA, which saw its market cap collapse from $4.5 billion to just $200 million within hours. - Source

As more world leaders adopt meme coins, it’ll be interesting to see if banks will follow and crash their own currencies.

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Cybersecurity Ventures expects global cybercrime costs to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion USD in 2015.

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Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access

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The Decline of Telegram

Apple’s compliance with the British government’s privacy crusade sets a global precedent for protecting privacy and freedom.

Telegram, once touted as a privacy-focused communication platform, abandoned its privacy principles and will sell user data to the government or the highest bidder following Pavel Durov’s arrest in 2024.

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Report will continue to monitor cybercriminals, as we expect a sharp rise in cybercrime largely caused by backdoors and restricting E2E encryption.

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Telegram as #1 Messenger Used by Cybercriminals for Communications

Telegram remains the undisputed leader in cybercriminal communications, with recent analysis revealing over 80 million unique identifiers and links to Telegram channelsshared across underground forums, a figure exceeding competitors like Discord (2.8 million links) and Session (450,000 IDs). 

Cybersecurity News can’t profit without cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity solutions failures to protect users aren’t the messaging platform’s responsibility.

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🚨 How you get scammed on Telegram

Scammers are getting smarter, and it’s easier than ever to fall into their traps. But don’t worry – we’ve got your back! Here’s what you need to know:

🔑 Key points from our latest article:
- Fake giveaways and ‘too good to be true’ offers.
- Phishing links disguised as legit messages.
- Impersonation scams – they pretend to be someone you trust.

Learn all 15 Telegram scam schemes in our full guide:
🔗 https://nicegram.app/blog/stay-safe-top-telegram-scam-schemes

House passes bill to punish pandemic fraudsters; Dems balk, blame Elon Musk

Republicans said as much as $400 billion was stolen from the unemployment funds and just $5 billion has been recovered so far. Without the extension, tens of thousands of cases will go cold starting at the end of this month.

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🔍 Think you know Telegram? Think again!

Here are some must-know tips and tricks to take your Telegram game to the next level:

🟠 Secret chats with self-destructing messages for ultimate privacy.
🟠 Custom themes to personalize your app and make it truly yours.
🟠 Quick shortcuts to navigate faster and smarter.
🟠 Advanced search to find anything in seconds.

👉 But wait – there’s more! Want to discover even more hidden gems? Read the full article here: https://nicegram.app/blog/the-best-telegram-tips-tricks-you-should-know