France uses tough, untested cybercrime law to target Telegram's Durov
By Gabriel Stargardter PARIS (Reuters) -When French prosecutors took aim at Telegram boss Pavel Durov, they had a trump card to wield - a tough new law with no international equivalent that criminalises tech titans whose platforms allow illegal products or activities.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov releases first public comments since arrest in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the messaging platform Telegram, made his first public comments since he was arrested in France last month.
Telegram Quietly Updates FAQ As Pavel Durov Breaks Silence On France Arrest
Telegram has updated its FAQ page to include avenues and options for users to report "illegal content" – a feature not available before its CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France.
How France embraced Telegram’s Pavel Durov — before turning on him
Accustomed to mixing with the nation’s elite, the tech billionaire says he was surprised to be targeted by its legal system.
Telegram Expands Moderator Powers To Private Chats After Pavel Durov Arrest in France
Telegram expanded the powers of its moderators to include private chats, allowing them to flag illegal content for review.
Telegram chief Durov condemns his arrest in France
Durov, 39, was accused of failing to curb illegal content including child pornography on Telegram, ordered to pay 5 million euros ($5.6 million) bail and required to report to a police station twice a week. He is barred from leaving France.
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Ukraine to Ban Telegram Within Military, Government Over Security Fears
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First France, now South Korea — Telegram's legal troubles are only growing. Here's why
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Telegram’s Privacy Shake-Up: Updates Content Moderation Policies Following CEO’s Arrest in France
Telegram updates its content moderation policies to allow reporting of illegal content in private chats following CEO Pavel ...
Faked video targeting France and UAE likely Russian despite Moscow’s links to Gulf Arab states
A fake video that ricocheted across the internet claiming tensions between France and the United Arab Emirates after Telegram ...
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French authorities issue preliminary charges against Telegram messaging app CEO
French authorities handed preliminary charges to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday for allowing alleged criminal ...
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Telegram CEO Durov faces preliminary charges in France of allowing crime on messaging app
PARIS (AP) — French authorities handed preliminary charges to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app and barred him from leaving France ...
Telegram’s chatbots involved in massive medical data breach
Telegram chatbots have allowed unauthorized access to Star Health customer data including test results and medical diagnoses.
Hacker exploits Telegram chatbots to leak data from leading Indian insurer Star Health
Customer data, including medical records, from India's top health insurer, Star Health, has been compromised and is now ...