Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives to foreign tech platforms.

Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder

The head of Russia's FSB security service accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Thursday of condoning criminal activity on the app, in an escalation of ‌Moscow's rhetoric as it moves to throttle

10 Hacks Every Telegram User Should Know

Telegram has lots of hidden features, including the ability to block people from calling you. Here are the 10 tips and tricks you should know to get the most out of the free messaging app.
Gizmodo

Best VPN for Telegram in 2026: Access Telegram from Anywhere

Best VPN Best VPN for Telegram in 2026: Access Telegram from Anywhere Using a VPN for Telegram is beneficial for accessing it in restricted regions. It’s famous for its end-to-end-encrypted chats, which spark unrest among worldwide governments seeking ...
Wall Street Journal

Why Criminals Use Telegram

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Zoe Thomas: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Friday, September 13th. I'm Zoe Thomas for The Wall Street Journal. Hacked data, weapons ...
BusinessWorld

DICT mulls banning Telegram

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is considering banning instant messaging platform Telegram in the Philippines over pornography and illegal gambling. “If we continue to find violations in OSAEC (Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children) and illegal gambling then we might ban them as a consequence,
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Telegram

Can You Trust Telegram? Your trust in Telegram depends on whether you use the app as a social media platform or a private messaging app. If you're looking for encrypted messaging, Telegram's Secret Chats are end-to-end encrypted, meaning that only you and the intended recipient can read the message. No one, not even people who work at Telegram, can decrypt it.
PBS

The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram Became the “Center of Gravity” for a New Breed of Domestic Terrorists

This story is part of a collaboration between FRONTLINE and ProPublica that includes an upcoming documentary. In late December, a 26-year-old construction worker in Sarasota County, Florida, used his phone to send a flurry of ominous online posts.