Apple briefly removes Telegram as Durov alleges a takedown extortion attack
Pavel Durov alleges an extortion scheme exploited edited posts, while Apple says Telegram removed the content and banned the account.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: Pavel Durov on X
Why it matters
The incident shows how one malicious upload can threaten an app's distribution, giving Apple direct leverage over even the largest user-generated-content platforms.
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store late on August 3rd after finding child sexual-abuse material on the messaging service, then restored the app within hours after Telegram deleted the content and banned the user who posted it.…
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