Telegram is in the news these days. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in Paris, the capital of France. He has been arrested for not taking adequate action against the misuse of Telegram. He is accused of not following the necessary moderation process on Telegram.
This platform is very popular all over the world. All activities take place on it, from selling leaked data, pirated movies to malware. It can also be called Dark Web Lite. Almost all the work that is done on the dark web takes place on it. From pornographic content to stolen data, everything is sold on it. This platform is also very popular in India.
Criminals sell everything from stolen data to malware
Just a few days ago, India Today had reported how a video was being circulated on Telegram in the name of the Kolkata rape case. Protests are still going on in Kolkata in this case. The use of Telegram is not limited to just stolen data and malware.
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It is also used by anti-India terrorist organizations. Terrorists list their targets on this platform, terrorists share videos of attacks on Indian soldiers on this platform. Content related to child pornography is also shared on it, due to which the Ministry of Electronics and IT had also issued a notice in the year 2023.
Why is it the favorite app of criminals?
The question arises that why do cyber criminals and terrorists like this platform so much? The reason for this is that you can use this platform by hiding your identity. Whereas to use other social media platforms you have to create your identity.
On Telegram, you can do all the work while remaining anonymous. For this, you have to get a blockchain based number using Fragment. This platform has also been created by the Telegram founder.
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Apart from this, by using the Secret Chat feature, the conversation between two people remains encrypted. The company does not keep their information, due to which agencies cannot track this conversation. This is the reason why cyber criminals like this platform so much.
This platform is also very popular among common people. On this platform, people get links of recently released movies. Apart from this, unofficial email accounts of Netflix, Amazon Prime and other platforms are available, through which their content can be accessed.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)