Clearly, Telegram has that same risk—any messenger can be exploited to send dangerous messages, attachments and links, and you should always be wary of links and attachments, even if they appear ...

Telegram’s tolerance for toxic activities begins with Mr. Durov, 39, who runs the company with a devout belief that governments should not interfere in what people say or do online.

Telegram's infrastructure is managed by Global Network Management (GNM), a small firm registered in Antigua and Barbuda, which provides the platform with over 10,000 IP addresses, according to ...

Telegram’s user base tends to increase whenever a privacy scandal hits one of its larger competitors. What makes Telegram unique is its focus on privacy, encryption, and an open-source API.

Telegram is much less popular with only about 550 million users as of this year. So, if you’re concerned about talking to most users on a single app, WhatsApp may be a better choice for you.

Telegram is a cross-platform messaging service with enhanced encryption and privacy. Most messages feature client-to-server encryption, but Secret Chat messages have end-to-end encryption.

Telegram has quietly removed language from its FAQ page saying private chats were protected and that “we do not process any requests related to them.” The change comes nearly two weeks after ...

Telegram is owned by the same two people who founded the company in Russia back in 2013, Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai. Pavel is also the company’s CEO.

Telegram has updated its privacy policy, which now says it will disclose a user’s IP address and phone number if the company receives a request from authorities.

Experts, however, say Telegram should be held responsible. “Telegram provides you with the search functionality, so it allows you to identify communities, chats, and bots,” Ajder said.

The messaging and social media app Telegram has a major doxing problem. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with writer Peter Guest, who reported on the global issue in Wired.

Telegram told the BBC it does proactively search for illegal activity, including child sexual abuse, on its site. It said undisclosed action was taken against 45,000 groups in August alone.