Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store due to illegal… — Hamster Digest

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🍏 Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store due to illegal pornographic content planted in a public group.

💎 Telegram was restored within hours, but the incident highlights broader issues.

🕵️‍♂️ The attacker used a technical trick to hide content and demanded ransom from the group owner.

💬 The attacker is part of a growing trend of takedown extortionists targeting online communities.

🗑 Apple’s swift removal of Telegram without prior notice poses a systemic risk for all apps with user-generated content.

🧑‍💻App developers must stay vigilant against evolving tactics that threaten online communities.

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