
State Duma Explains Reasons for Blocking Calls in WhatsApp and Telegram
According to Deputy Nemkin, messengers have become a tool for organizing criminal activity

According to Deputy Nemkin, messengers have become a tool for organizing criminal activity
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Problems may be related to test restrictions on calls in these applications

NovSU Study Shows Why Telegram is Becoming the Main Source of News

Durov considers publications about Telegram's registration in Russia as part of a campaign to discredit it
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The messenger is taking steps to comply with Russian law, including establishing a branch in the country

Public figure called on the messenger to remove virtual gifts

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced an increase in phishing attacks on channel administrators

Statements about the possible tightening of Telegram regulation in Russia have sparked discussions among IT specialists

Almost 70% spend an hour or more in the messenger every day

Journalists asked about the Kremlin's plans regarding Pavel Durov's messenger

The messenger stated the independence of its infrastructure and the lack of access to users' personal data

The innovation will allow users to suggest news for "Stars," and administrators to receive up to 85% of the income from payments

The update is currently only available for iOS users, while fans of Android and the desktop messenger will have to wait

Fraudsters steal passwords from bank cards by sending phishing links in Telegram