Purchasing Premium using TON
In the client-side source code of the Fragment platform, there has been changes related to Telegram Premium.
According to these changes, there will be the ability of purchasing Telegram Premium subscriptions via TON on Fragment. Users would not only be able to purchase subscriptions for themselves, but they would also be able to gift Telegram Premium subscriptions to other users.
#TON #premium
In the client-side source code of the Fragment platform, there has been changes related to Telegram Premium.
According to these changes, there will be the ability of purchasing Telegram Premium subscriptions via TON on Fragment. Users would not only be able to purchase subscriptions for themselves, but they would also be able to gift Telegram Premium subscriptions to other users.
#TON #premium
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Ability to share a folder
In the beta version of Telegram for Android, you can now share folder-based collections of your chats with other users.
Some Features:
• You can set several links for your folder with different sets of groups and channels that are included there initially.
• Private chats and bots cannot be shared.
• You can share access to a private group or channel with users only if you have administrator rights there with the ability to manage invitation links.
• You can only share folders that do not include chats by type (Contacts, Non-Contacts, Channels, Groups, Bots) and that do not contain excluded chats.
• If a folder author adds new groups or channels to the same collection that a user has used, that user will be prompted to join them.
• You can share a folder with others not only using a
• Users without Telegram Premium can create links for only two folders, and with a subscription — for twenty folders. The limit also applies to the number of collections that you can add to your account.
Note:
• The application does not warn the user against accidentally adding a private group or channel to a collection.
• If the collection contains a simple group, then after creating a link to the folder, it is automatically converted into a supergroup with all the ensuing consequences.
The ability to share folders is already available to all users who have installed the current Beta version of Telegram.
You can try the function on the example of our selection with Telegram Info channels in different languages: t.me/addlist/AHR9QTzBAUQ3OTUy
#Android
In the beta version of Telegram for Android, you can now share folder-based collections of your chats with other users.
Some Features:
• You can set several links for your folder with different sets of groups and channels that are included there initially.
• Private chats and bots cannot be shared.
• You can share access to a private group or channel with users only if you have administrator rights there with the ability to manage invitation links.
• You can only share folders that do not include chats by type (Contacts, Non-Contacts, Channels, Groups, Bots) and that do not contain excluded chats.
• If a folder author adds new groups or channels to the same collection that a user has used, that user will be prompted to join them.
• You can share a folder with others not only using a
t.me/addlist link, but also via a QR code.• Users without Telegram Premium can create links for only two folders, and with a subscription — for twenty folders. The limit also applies to the number of collections that you can add to your account.
Note:
• The application does not warn the user against accidentally adding a private group or channel to a collection.
• If the collection contains a simple group, then after creating a link to the folder, it is automatically converted into a supergroup with all the ensuing consequences.
The ability to share folders is already available to all users who have installed the current Beta version of Telegram.
You can try the function on the example of our selection with Telegram Info channels in different languages: t.me/addlist/AHR9QTzBAUQ3OTUy
#Android
Bot Usernames on Fragment
Recent changes in the client-side source code of the Fragment platform which we recently discovered, indicate the possibility of being able to assign usernames purchased on the Fragment platform to bots. There might also be an extra fee.
Earlier, changes in the translation strings of Telegram for macOS indicated the possibility of being able to assign multiple usernames to a single bot.
#fragment #auction
Recent changes in the client-side source code of the Fragment platform which we recently discovered, indicate the possibility of being able to assign usernames purchased on the Fragment platform to bots. There might also be an extra fee.
Earlier, changes in the translation strings of Telegram for macOS indicated the possibility of being able to assign multiple usernames to a single bot.
#fragment #auction
Unigram on Telegram's Official Platforms
The desktop client Unigram was introduced on Telegram's official Translations platform. Now anyone can help translate the application's interface into their native language, improve existing translations, or create their own localization.
Futhermore, Unigram is also available on the Bugs and Suggestions platform, where users can publicly report issues and errors to developers, as well as leave suggestions for improving the application and its functionality.
Recall that in early March, changes appeared in the source code of Unigram, confirming that Telegram began to consider this application one of the official ones, and it can be trusted. The appearance of Unigram on the mentioned platforms will allow its users to directly recommend interface translation options and report found shortcomings on par with other clients.
#Unigram
The desktop client Unigram was introduced on Telegram's official Translations platform. Now anyone can help translate the application's interface into their native language, improve existing translations, or create their own localization.
Futhermore, Unigram is also available on the Bugs and Suggestions platform, where users can publicly report issues and errors to developers, as well as leave suggestions for improving the application and its functionality.
Recall that in early March, changes appeared in the source code of Unigram, confirming that Telegram began to consider this application one of the official ones, and it can be trusted. The appearance of Unigram on the mentioned platforms will allow its users to directly recommend interface translation options and report found shortcomings on par with other clients.
#Unigram
Resetting login email
Users report that the Telegram app for Android now allows you to reset the email address previously specified for receiving one-time authorization codes.
According to the screenshots, Telegram Premium subscribers can reset their email instantly, while for other users, the email will be reset within 7 days.
#authorization #premium #android
Users report that the Telegram app for Android now allows you to reset the email address previously specified for receiving one-time authorization codes.
According to the screenshots, Telegram Premium subscribers can reset their email instantly, while for other users, the email will be reset within 7 days.
#authorization #premium #android
Shareable Chat Folders, Custom Wallpapers and More
Telegram for Android, iOS, MacOS, and Unigram were updated to version 9.6. Telegram Desktop was updated to version 4.8.
Share chat folders
• Create invitation links for chat folders to quickly share dozens of chats with other users.
• Users can add a folder and join all the chats in it with a single tap.
• Multiple invitation links can be created for each folder with access to different sets of chats.
• You can add any public chats to folders as well as those private groups and channels where you have administrator rights to invite other users.
• If new chats are added to the public folder and the invitation link is updated, participants will be prompted to join the added chats.
• You can create a folder under Settings > Chat Folders.
Custom Wallpapers
• Use your favorite photos or color combinations as the wallpaper for individual private chats.
• Your chat partner can view the new wallpaper and set it to the same or choose a different one, if desired.
• To set a custom wallpaper for your chat, simply click on the three-dot icon and select "Change wallpaper" from the dropdown that appears.
Better Bots
• Bots with web apps can now be launched from any chat type.
• If bot supports this feature, the web app will be accessible via a direct link or by mentioning the bot's name in any chat on Telegram (inline mode).
• Web applications launched by a group can now offer collaborative or game modes to its members.
Improved Interfaces
• To postpone sending a message until the chat partner is online, just click the send button.
• When creating a group, it is no longer necessary to immediately add members to it.
• On recent iPhones, a new animation has been added while swiping a user, group, or channel profile (the profile picture will slide up and hide in the dynamic island area).
Other new features
• Ability to set bot's public address with fragment, including links without "-bot" at the end(for a fee).
• Quick scrolling in the attachment menu by dragging the date block down (as in "General Media").
• In small groups with threads, you can now see when your posts have been read by other members.
• Quickly change some bot settings without the help of @BotFather.
• Ability to prohibit all users from adding you to groups and channels.
• Ability to mute or enable notifications for all chats at once in a selected folder.
• Ability to disable media scrolling with a tap.
• Ability to mark read all chats in a folder (now on Android).
• Redesigned media viewer and updated media counter (Android).
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/shareable-folders-custom-wallpapers
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
Desktop: from official website or GitHub.
macOS: From App Store or Verified Channel.
Unigram for Windows 10+: Microsoft Store | Direct download | Installation instructions
#update #Android #iOS #Desktop #macOS #Unigram
Telegram for Android, iOS, MacOS, and Unigram were updated to version 9.6. Telegram Desktop was updated to version 4.8.
Share chat folders
• Create invitation links for chat folders to quickly share dozens of chats with other users.
• Users can add a folder and join all the chats in it with a single tap.
• Multiple invitation links can be created for each folder with access to different sets of chats.
• You can add any public chats to folders as well as those private groups and channels where you have administrator rights to invite other users.
• If new chats are added to the public folder and the invitation link is updated, participants will be prompted to join the added chats.
• You can create a folder under Settings > Chat Folders.
Custom Wallpapers
• Use your favorite photos or color combinations as the wallpaper for individual private chats.
• Your chat partner can view the new wallpaper and set it to the same or choose a different one, if desired.
• To set a custom wallpaper for your chat, simply click on the three-dot icon and select "Change wallpaper" from the dropdown that appears.
Better Bots
• Bots with web apps can now be launched from any chat type.
• If bot supports this feature, the web app will be accessible via a direct link or by mentioning the bot's name in any chat on Telegram (inline mode).
• Web applications launched by a group can now offer collaborative or game modes to its members.
Improved Interfaces
• To postpone sending a message until the chat partner is online, just click the send button.
• When creating a group, it is no longer necessary to immediately add members to it.
• On recent iPhones, a new animation has been added while swiping a user, group, or channel profile (the profile picture will slide up and hide in the dynamic island area).
Other new features
• Ability to set bot's public address with fragment, including links without "-bot" at the end(for a fee).
• Quick scrolling in the attachment menu by dragging the date block down (as in "General Media").
• In small groups with threads, you can now see when your posts have been read by other members.
• Quickly change some bot settings without the help of @BotFather.
• Ability to prohibit all users from adding you to groups and channels.
• Ability to mute or enable notifications for all chats at once in a selected folder.
• Ability to disable media scrolling with a tap.
• Ability to mark read all chats in a folder (now on Android).
• Redesigned media viewer and updated media counter (Android).
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/shareable-folders-custom-wallpapers
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
Desktop: from official website or GitHub.
macOS: From App Store or Verified Channel.
Unigram for Windows 10+: Microsoft Store | Direct download | Installation instructions
#update #Android #iOS #Desktop #macOS #Unigram
Telegram
Shareable Chat Folders, Custom Wallpapers and More
This update lets users share entire chat folders with one link, create custom wallpapers for individual chats, use web apps in any chat and more.
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Shared Chat Folders
• You can now create invitation links for chat folders to quickly share dozens of chats with other users—for example, by sending them a thematic collection of channels.
• Recipients of such link can add the folder to their account with a single touch and join all the chats in it.
• If a user wants to remove a folder, they can also quickly leave all the chats at once.
• Users can customize the folder installed via the link to their liking: rename it, add their own chats, or delete the ones you suggested.
• Several invitation links can be created for each folder, giving specific access to different sets of chats.
• When creating a link, you can select the necessary chats and give it a unique name to avoid confusion with different chat collections within the folder.
• Any public chats can be added to shared folders, as well as private groups and channels where you have administrative rights to invite other users.
• Through a folder link, users can immediately join all the chats in it, even those that usually require application requests to join (so only administrators can add public chats with join requests to shared folders).
• Personal chats and chats with bots cannot be shared via folder links, but users can later add them to the folder themselves.
• When you add new chats to a shared folder, they do NOT automatically appear for other users who have installed that folder via the link.
• Participants will be invited to join new chats only if you update their invitation link.
• Any Telegram user can have up to 2 shared folders, each containing up to 100 chats. With a Telegram Premium subscription, users have access to 20 shared folders, each containing up to 200 chats, and up to 100 different invitation links for each folder.
Here's an example of folder containing all @tginfo channels: t.me/addlist/AHR9QTzBAUQ3OTUy
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
• You can now create invitation links for chat folders to quickly share dozens of chats with other users—for example, by sending them a thematic collection of channels.
• Recipients of such link can add the folder to their account with a single touch and join all the chats in it.
• If a user wants to remove a folder, they can also quickly leave all the chats at once.
• Users can customize the folder installed via the link to their liking: rename it, add their own chats, or delete the ones you suggested.
• Several invitation links can be created for each folder, giving specific access to different sets of chats.
• When creating a link, you can select the necessary chats and give it a unique name to avoid confusion with different chat collections within the folder.
• Any public chats can be added to shared folders, as well as private groups and channels where you have administrative rights to invite other users.
• Through a folder link, users can immediately join all the chats in it, even those that usually require application requests to join (so only administrators can add public chats with join requests to shared folders).
• Personal chats and chats with bots cannot be shared via folder links, but users can later add them to the folder themselves.
• When you add new chats to a shared folder, they do NOT automatically appear for other users who have installed that folder via the link.
• Participants will be invited to join new chats only if you update their invitation link.
• Any Telegram user can have up to 2 shared folders, each containing up to 100 chats. With a Telegram Premium subscription, users have access to 20 shared folders, each containing up to 200 chats, and up to 100 different invitation links for each folder.
Here's an example of folder containing all @tginfo channels: t.me/addlist/AHR9QTzBAUQ3OTUy
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
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Choosing wallpapers for private chats
• Now you can use your favorite photos or color combinations as wallpapers for private chats.
• Your partner can view new wallpapers and, if desired, set the same ones or choose others.
• To set individual wallpapers in any personal chat, simply click on the icon with three dots and select the "Change Wallpaper" option from the menu that appears.
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
• Now you can use your favorite photos or color combinations as wallpapers for private chats.
• Your partner can view new wallpapers and, if desired, set the same ones or choose others.
• To set individual wallpapers in any personal chat, simply click on the icon with three dots and select the "Change Wallpaper" option from the menu that appears.
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
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More options for bots
• Now, web-bots can be launched from any chat.
• If the bot supports this feature, the web application will be available through a direct link or by mentioning the bot's name in any chat in Telegram (inline mode).
• Web applications launched from a group can now offer its members a collaborative work or play mode.
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
• Now, web-bots can be launched from any chat.
• If the bot supports this feature, the web application will be available through a direct link or by mentioning the bot's name in any chat in Telegram (inline mode).
• Web applications launched from a group can now offer its members a collaborative work or play mode.
For the complete list of changes, please follow the link.
Collectible username for a bot
On the Fragment platform, it is now possible to obtain a collectible username for a Telegram bot. Such a username may not contain the "bot" suffix at the end.
The option to set a collectible username for a bot will cost users 5,000 TON (about $11,000). This one-time fee does not include the purchase of the username itself, which must be paid for separately.
In addition, a bot with a collectible username can use custom emojis. There is no other way for bots to access this feature for now.
#TON
On the Fragment platform, it is now possible to obtain a collectible username for a Telegram bot. Such a username may not contain the "bot" suffix at the end.
The option to set a collectible username for a bot will cost users 5,000 TON (about $11,000). This one-time fee does not include the purchase of the username itself, which must be paid for separately.
In addition, a bot with a collectible username can use custom emojis. There is no other way for bots to access this feature for now.
#TON
Bot API has been updated to version 6.7
Important changes:
• Now the web application can be opened via a link, inline button or inline mode, not only in private messages, but also in groups. This change allows all developers to create web bots for group chats. Previously, this feature was available only to those bots whose owners paid for the integration in the "Attach" menu. However, adding bots to the "Attach" menu is still possible only for a fee.
• BotFather now has commands for creating links to open web bots, and additional URL parameters can also be passed to them. Link example: t.me/fStikBot/catalog.
Other improvements:
• Added the ability to set different bot names for different user languages using the setMyName method.
• Added the ability to get the current bot name in the specified language as an object of the BotName class using the getMyName method.
• Added the ability to change bot settings from its profile in the official Telegram applications, including the ability to set animated profile pictures.
• Added support for custom emojis for bots with collectible username.
The full list of changes is on the official website.
#update #BotAPI
Important changes:
• Now the web application can be opened via a link, inline button or inline mode, not only in private messages, but also in groups. This change allows all developers to create web bots for group chats. Previously, this feature was available only to those bots whose owners paid for the integration in the "Attach" menu. However, adding bots to the "Attach" menu is still possible only for a fee.
• BotFather now has commands for creating links to open web bots, and additional URL parameters can also be passed to them. Link example: t.me/fStikBot/catalog.
Other improvements:
• Added the ability to set different bot names for different user languages using the setMyName method.
• Added the ability to get the current bot name in the specified language as an object of the BotName class using the getMyName method.
• Added the ability to change bot settings from its profile in the official Telegram applications, including the ability to set animated profile pictures.
• Added support for custom emojis for bots with collectible username.
The full list of changes is on the official website.
#update #BotAPI
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Brazilian court fines Telegram for failing to comply with order The Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes fined Telegram for 1.2 million reais (~$236,527) as a response of failing to comply with a court order to block the accounts of the supporters…
Brazilian court orders suspension of Telegram for not delivering data to police
On Wednesday, April 26, Brazilian courts ordered telecommunications providers and app stores to suspend access to and distribution of Telegram for failing to deliver data about groups on the platform suspected of planning and participating in school attacks to the Federal Police (PF). The measure must be immediately enforced.
Last Thursday, the Federal Court ordered Telegram to disclose data on the groups and individuals suspected of planning school attacks. The app had 24 hours to deliver the information to the PF "for security reasons". The app partially delivered the requested data on Friday, but had not yet revealed the phone numbers of participants.
The fine for not delivering the data has also increased from R$ 100,000 ($19.769) to R$ 1 million per day. So far, Telegram has not commented on the matter.
Read more news about Telegram and Brazil at @tginfobr.
#Brazil #locks
On Wednesday, April 26, Brazilian courts ordered telecommunications providers and app stores to suspend access to and distribution of Telegram for failing to deliver data about groups on the platform suspected of planning and participating in school attacks to the Federal Police (PF). The measure must be immediately enforced.
Last Thursday, the Federal Court ordered Telegram to disclose data on the groups and individuals suspected of planning school attacks. The app had 24 hours to deliver the information to the PF "for security reasons". The app partially delivered the requested data on Friday, but had not yet revealed the phone numbers of participants.
The fine for not delivering the data has also increased from R$ 100,000 ($19.769) to R$ 1 million per day. So far, Telegram has not commented on the matter.
Read more news about Telegram and Brazil at @tginfobr.
#Brazil #locks
Pavel Durov on Brazil’s Block on Telegram
Pavel Durov recently made a post in his channel in which he recalled that Telegram’s mission is “to preserve privacy and freedom of speech around the world”.
According to Durov, Telegram has always been on the side of protecting privacy and freedom of speech, no matter in what country it operates. When local laws contradict these principles, the messenger is forced to leave the market. For example, earlier, Telegram was banned in China, Iran and Russia because of its principled position on the issue of human rights.
A court in Brazil has requested data that Telegram is technically unable to provide, and the company is appealing the decision. Durov also noted that no matter how much it costs, Telegram will protect the interests of its users in Brazil and their right to private communication.
#Brazil
Pavel Durov recently made a post in his channel in which he recalled that Telegram’s mission is “to preserve privacy and freedom of speech around the world”.
According to Durov, Telegram has always been on the side of protecting privacy and freedom of speech, no matter in what country it operates. When local laws contradict these principles, the messenger is forced to leave the market. For example, earlier, Telegram was banned in China, Iran and Russia because of its principled position on the issue of human rights.
A court in Brazil has requested data that Telegram is technically unable to provide, and the company is appealing the decision. Durov also noted that no matter how much it costs, Telegram will protect the interests of its users in Brazil and their right to private communication.
#Brazil
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Pavel Durov on Brazil’s Block on Telegram Pavel Durov recently made a post in his channel in which he recalled that Telegram’s mission is “to preserve privacy and freedom of speech around the world”. According to Durov, Telegram has always been on the side…
The Brazilian Court Partially Lifts the Ban on Telegram, Report Says
According to a federal judge, the complete Telegram ban had impacts on the freedom speech and is not effectively related to the police investigation of which the ban was made in favor of.
It’s also worth noting that the fines remain enforced regardless of this.
#Brazil #ban
According to a federal judge, the complete Telegram ban had impacts on the freedom speech and is not effectively related to the police investigation of which the ban was made in favor of.
It’s also worth noting that the fines remain enforced regardless of this.
#Brazil #ban
Telegram Info English
The Brazilian Court Partially Lifts the Ban on Telegram, Report Says According to a federal judge, the complete Telegram ban had impacts on the freedom speech and is not effectively related to the police investigation of which the ban was made in favor of.…
Telegram says it wasn't informed about the request until the day it was blamed
Telegram published on its official channel in Brazil that, contrary to claims spread by Minister of Justice Flávio Dino, it responded to SENACON's request one business day after sending it. Unlike other companies, Telegram was not informed about the request until the day it was blamed for "not responding".
In addition, Telegram also shared a file containing documents issued by SENACON, which show that Telegram was not notified at the same time as other platforms.
#Brazil #ban
Telegram published on its official channel in Brazil that, contrary to claims spread by Minister of Justice Flávio Dino, it responded to SENACON's request one business day after sending it. Unlike other companies, Telegram was not informed about the request until the day it was blamed for "not responding".
In addition, Telegram also shared a file containing documents issued by SENACON, which show that Telegram was not notified at the same time as other platforms.
#Brazil #ban
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Ao contrário das afirmações espalhadas pelo Ministro da Justiça Flávio Dino, o Telegram respondeu à solicitação da SENACON um dia útil após o envio. Diferente de outras empresas, o Telegram não foi informado sobre a solicitação até o dia que foi culpado de…
Telegram Responded to Article Describing Telegram as a Dangerous Messenger for Ukrainians
The article criticizes all the nine points in which the article targeted Telegram with. According to an official response from Telegram:
• Telegram has never disclosed any data with the FSB or any other authorities in Russia, neither has made agreements with Russian authorities on the fights against terrorism and extremism.
• Telegram has a public monetization strategy and has raised capitals from international investors.
• Pavel Durov is not a Russian entrepreneur, rather half-Ukrainian.
• Telegram never blocked Navalny, and Smart Voting was limited only for three days under pressure from Google and Apple.
• Pavel Durov's letter to Novaya Gazeta was allegedly fabricated.
• Telegram never shared the data of German anti-vaccination activists. Even in most cases, Telegram was not able to provide the data requested by the authorities.
Read Telegram news in Ukrainian at @tginfouk.
The article criticizes all the nine points in which the article targeted Telegram with. According to an official response from Telegram:
• Telegram has never disclosed any data with the FSB or any other authorities in Russia, neither has made agreements with Russian authorities on the fights against terrorism and extremism.
• Telegram has a public monetization strategy and has raised capitals from international investors.
• Pavel Durov is not a Russian entrepreneur, rather half-Ukrainian.
• Telegram never blocked Navalny, and Smart Voting was limited only for three days under pressure from Google and Apple.
• Pavel Durov's letter to Novaya Gazeta was allegedly fabricated.
• Telegram never shared the data of German anti-vaccination activists. Even in most cases, Telegram was not able to provide the data requested by the authorities.
Read Telegram news in Ukrainian at @tginfouk.
Brazil to Pass a Law That Might “End Freedom of Speech”
The PL 2630/2020 bill, which was labeled as “attack on democracy” by Telegram, grants the Brazilian government rights to censor content on the Internet without taking court decisions into account. This is considered one of the most dangerous decisions against human rights in Brazil’s history.
Google, Meta, and other firms plan to join forces to make the Brazilian Congress understand why the bill is required to be rewritten.
Telegram urges Brazilians to contact their congressmen and tell them "Brazilians deserve a free internet and a free future."
If the bill passes, platforms like Telegram might have to stop serving Brazil.
Read more regarding Brazil in @tginfobr.
#Brazil
The PL 2630/2020 bill, which was labeled as “attack on democracy” by Telegram, grants the Brazilian government rights to censor content on the Internet without taking court decisions into account. This is considered one of the most dangerous decisions against human rights in Brazil’s history.
Google, Meta, and other firms plan to join forces to make the Brazilian Congress understand why the bill is required to be rewritten.
Telegram urges Brazilians to contact their congressmen and tell them "Brazilians deserve a free internet and a free future."
If the bill passes, platforms like Telegram might have to stop serving Brazil.
Read more regarding Brazil in @tginfobr.
#Brazil
Critical Vulnerability in Telegram for macOS Puts User Privacy at Risk
In a recent development regarding the critical vulnerability in Telegram for macOS, the messaging platform’s team has responded to the issue. Furthermore, additional information has emerged regarding the concerns raised by the Google engineer who discovered the vulnerability.
Google engineer Matt Johansen, who discovered the security flaw in February 2023, promptly reported the issue to Telegram, highlighting the risk it posed to users’ privacy. Despite the engineer’s efforts and the passage of three months, the vulnerability remained unaddressed.
The concerns surrounding the vulnerability led Matt to share the information on Twitter in an attempt to raise awareness and potentially catch the attention of Telegram’s security service.
In response to the revelations, Telegram’s team provided clarifications through their official Twitter account. They explained that the vulnerability only affected users of the App Store client on a compromised Mac with malware that had obtained root access. Telegram assured users that an update addressing the vulnerability was under review by Apple. It is important to note that applications downloaded directly from the Telegram website were confirmed to be unaffected by the security flaw.
Telegram emphasized their preferred channel for receiving security-related reports, stating, “We ask that all submissions be directed directly to security@telegram.org - Telegram does not currently track bug reports on third-party platforms.”
More detailed and technical information is available in the report.
In a recent development regarding the critical vulnerability in Telegram for macOS, the messaging platform’s team has responded to the issue. Furthermore, additional information has emerged regarding the concerns raised by the Google engineer who discovered the vulnerability.
Google engineer Matt Johansen, who discovered the security flaw in February 2023, promptly reported the issue to Telegram, highlighting the risk it posed to users’ privacy. Despite the engineer’s efforts and the passage of three months, the vulnerability remained unaddressed.
The concerns surrounding the vulnerability led Matt to share the information on Twitter in an attempt to raise awareness and potentially catch the attention of Telegram’s security service.
In response to the revelations, Telegram’s team provided clarifications through their official Twitter account. They explained that the vulnerability only affected users of the App Store client on a compromised Mac with malware that had obtained root access. Telegram assured users that an update addressing the vulnerability was under review by Apple. It is important to note that applications downloaded directly from the Telegram website were confirmed to be unaffected by the security flaw.
Telegram emphasized their preferred channel for receiving security-related reports, stating, “We ask that all submissions be directed directly to security@telegram.org - Telegram does not currently track bug reports on third-party platforms.”
More detailed and technical information is available in the report.
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🚨 A new vulnerability found in Telegram that can grant access to your camera and microphone.
Found by an engineer at Google, reported to Telegram and they haven't addressed it.
So now we get a detailed public disclosure!
How this works and what it means…
Found by an engineer at Google, reported to Telegram and they haven't addressed it.
So now we get a detailed public disclosure!
How this works and what it means…
Reacting as Groups and Channels
Currently, you can send messages on behalf of your groups and channels, but your reactions will still be on behalf of your personal account.
In the upcoming version of Telegram, you will be able to make your reactions on behalf of your groups and channels as well.
Premium users can leave up to three reactions, but all of them must be either left on behalf of the same channel or a user. For example, you can't leave one reaction from your channel and the other two as yourself. You can't mix reactions from different channels either.
UPD. We've updated the last paragraph, as it was interpreting the documentation in a wrong way. The number of reactions a user can leave didn't change (one for a regular user, up to three for a Premium user), but the new functionality limits how you can mix reactions left as different actors.
Currently, you can send messages on behalf of your groups and channels, but your reactions will still be on behalf of your personal account.
In the upcoming version of Telegram, you will be able to make your reactions on behalf of your groups and channels as well.
Premium users can leave up to three reactions, but all of them must be either left on behalf of the same channel or a user. For example, you can't leave one reaction from your channel and the other two as yourself. You can't mix reactions from different channels either.
UPD. We've updated the last paragraph, as it was interpreting the documentation in a wrong way. The number of reactions a user can leave didn't change (one for a regular user, up to three for a Premium user), but the new functionality limits how you can mix reactions left as different actors.
Montana Governor Bans Telegram and Other Social Media Apps from Government Devices
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has implemented a ban on several social media apps, including Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices. The ban targets apps with ties to foreign adversaries, particularly those associated with China. Governor Gianforte expressed concerns over data security and privacy, suggesting that these apps could be utilized to monitor users and access personal information.
TikTok, which was also not left out of this, was banned from operating across the state. In its defense, it asserts that it has neither been requested nor shared any American data with the Chinese government.
Gianforte's decision, set to take effect on June 1, applies to state-issued devices and third-party firms conducting business with the state. It raises considerations about balancing security measures and preserving freedom of speech. The move to ban Telegram and other social media apps reflects growing concerns about potential risks associated with apps connected to foreign adversaries, especially China.
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has implemented a ban on several social media apps, including Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices. The ban targets apps with ties to foreign adversaries, particularly those associated with China. Governor Gianforte expressed concerns over data security and privacy, suggesting that these apps could be utilized to monitor users and access personal information.
TikTok, which was also not left out of this, was banned from operating across the state. In its defense, it asserts that it has neither been requested nor shared any American data with the Chinese government.
Gianforte's decision, set to take effect on June 1, applies to state-issued devices and third-party firms conducting business with the state. It raises considerations about balancing security measures and preserving freedom of speech. The move to ban Telegram and other social media apps reflects growing concerns about potential risks associated with apps connected to foreign adversaries, especially China.
#USA #ban
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Montana bans Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices
The policy goes into effect on June 1st.