Telegram.
instant messaging service
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Telegram was used to coordinate attacks in Barcelona, while TikTok promoted unauthorized youth gatherings, prompting investigation by Catalan authorities.Some support1 report
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A suspect used Telegram to find work leading to FSB recruitment, targeting central Kharkiv for detonation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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FSB allegedly directed a poisoning plot against Ukraine, involving a Russian handler using Telegram to contact soldiers.Some support2 reports
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Telegram operates in India, facing government restrictions.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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India's DoT implements new telecom rules, mandating SIM binding for messaging apps like Telegram.Some support1 report
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Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized Russian occupiers and used Telegram for statements regarding the defense of Ukraine.Some support1 report
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APA cites local Telegram channels regarding the 75 Arsenal military plant, which is located in Russia.Some support1 report
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Michael Moon was elected to the district board in Tarrant County, with the results reported via Telegram.Some support1 report
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The Russian defense ministry announced attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities via Telegram, while Denys Shmyhal warned of Putin's intent to destroy the system.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Online groups on Telegram and Discord are hosting sexual abuse material, prompting a police investigation in Trinidad and Tobago.Some support1 report
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Aditya Birla Sun Life, HDFC Life, and Bajaj Life Insurance invested in Ujjivan, which also approved a subscription agreement with IFC.Some support1 report
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SAPO conducted a pre-trial investigation in Ukraine and reported the details via Telegram.Some support1 report
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Pushpendra Rana, an IFS officer from Himachal Pradesh, worked as a researcher at UNC Chapel Hill and uses Telegram for initiatives.Well supported6 reports
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Hawks are investigating crimes in Umhlali, using Telegram to track threats reported by overseas users.Some support1 report
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A national connectivity crisis affected millions after a power facility fire impacted a critical internet exchange point in Moscow.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A manifesto referencing Columbine ideology was published on Telegram.Some support1 report
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Telegram was used as a recruitment tool for alleged terrorist acts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A study links digital media to radicalization, confirming Telegram is used as a main recruiting channel for extremist groups in Kenya.Some support1 report
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Residents in Nalchik appeal to regional head Kazbek Kokov regarding local issues, with videos published via Telegram.Some support1 report
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AI agents and state-sponsored groups are compromising Microsoft and GitHub systems, with malicious findings being shared in Telegram groups.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Seoul-based firm reported a connection between Telegram and GitHub code, involving stolen login details for cloud services.Some support2 reports
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Scammers are using social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook to recruit victims and funnel them into Telegram and WhatsApp groups, leading to official blacklisting by the NASC.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Gram adoption increased as Telegram expanded access to the native non-custodial Money wallet.Some support1 report
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Governor uses Telegram to report regional events and attacks within the Southern Federal District.Some support3 reports
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Russia dropped glide bombs on Kramatorsk as part of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.Well supported53 reports1 development inside
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Companies like ASOS and Marks & Spencer suffered cyber breaches, leading to stock value drops, with attackers using Telegram for notifications.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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ASOS confirmed an investigation into a cyber breach via the London Stock Exchange, with hackers demanding contact through Telegram.Some support1 report
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Transitional justice proceedings in Damascus are utilizing digital platforms like Telegram.Some support1 report
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Ihor Terekhov used Telegram to announce a tragedy.Some support5 reports
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In 2012, Caucasian Knot utilized Telegram for reporting, while the regions of Dagestan and Ingushetia were also involved.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.Well supported29 reports12 developments inside
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Telegram was used as a platform for foreign influence operations originating in Russia.Well supported5 reports
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A scam is underway where users are being targeted via Telegram and the Brilliant Trade Limited Platform to harvest their savings.Some support2 reports
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Pentaris International Platform uses YouTube for high-budget advertising and redirects users to Telegram group chats.Some support2 reports
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Scammers are using Telegram for recruitment and contact, while Discord is used for bot and paid actor groups, leading to financial collapse.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Scammers utilized Telegram, Discord, and the Opulatrix Platform, displaying fake addresses in London and New York for social proof manipulation.Some support17 reports2 developments inside
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Scammers used Telegram, Discord, and the BUZZ SCHOOL Platform, along with fake addresses in London and New York, for social proof and victim recruitment.Some support7 reports2 developments inside
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Election complaints about the election process were published on Telegram, and disputed results were reported.Some support1 report
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Artem Kobzar, who serves as secretary of the city council, is utilizing the Telegram platform to issue updates.Some support1 report
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Extremist material led to communication on Telegram on August 17, 2026.Some support3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Macquarie provides analysis on India's market.Some support1 report
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The Poltava Regional Military Administration reported a power outage in the Poltava region on September 24, 2026, using Telegram to communicate the issue.Some support1 report
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Authorities in Poland are using online platforms such as Discord and Telegram for investigations.Well supported11 reports
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Russia uses jet-powered drones to bombard Ukraine while Ukraine struggles to counter the advanced aerial threats.Some support3 reports
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Uzbekistan's government used Telegram to monitor religious activity in November 2025.Some support2 reports
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The US designated Xinbi as a transnational criminal organization and deployed Strike Force to target its Telegram marketplace.Some support1 report
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Vitali Klitschko used Telegram on July 1, 2026, to issue warnings regarding an attack.Well supported8 reports
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Suspect used Telegram and Discord platforms for far-right contact.Well supported4 reports
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Fraudsters are reportedly using various platforms to lure victims under the guise of reporting issues.Some support1 report
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Governor Mustafa al-Bakour used Telegram to announce the restoration of services.Some support1 report
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Prime Minister announced funding using the Telegram platform.Some support2 reports
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The Moscow Mayor used the Telegram platform to report an attack.Well supported3 reports
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Elections are being held in the Southern Federal District, with observer findings published via Telegram from Gelendzhik.Some support2 reports
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Russian operatives allegedly targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence using the Telegram messaging app.Some support3 reports
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Scammers are using Telegram to lure victims in Kolkata.Some support1 report
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Threat actor used a Telegram channel to confirm a data leak involving Costa Rica.Some support1 report
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Edward Thorp and Telegram were mentioned in a recent article.Some support1 report
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Shmyhal commented on budget expenditures via Telegram.Some support1 report
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Telegram is being used by users for market news and stock alerts.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Consulting company Barva Invest uses Telegram to provide market updates.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Telegram
Events traced to Telegram, step by step, newest first- Economic pressure may increase demand for financial tools on TelegramEconomic pressure may increase demand for financial tools on TelegramPossible
- Zenzap's new AI messenger may increase competition for TelegramZenzap's new AI messenger may increase competition for TelegramPossible
- Telegram remains key source for Kyiv's attack updatesTelegram remains a critical platform for Kyiv's official crisis communicationsAlready happening
Around Telegram this week
News at the entities that move Telegram most-
Volodymyr Zelenskyy StructuralVolodymyr Zelenskyy announced a trilateral meeting with Russia.Moves Telegram
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Armed Forces of Ukraine OperationalOleh Sentsov chaired a festival held in Kyiv and was noted for his past service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Moves Telegram
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Federal Security Service OperationalThe Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a citizen in Russia on October 15, 2026.Moves Telegram
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India StructuralIndia and Poland are advancing their strategic partnership through trade, technology, and defense cooperation.Moves Telegram
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YouTube OperationalGabon requires Meta to improve content moderation and suspends access to YouTube and TikTok for eight months.Moves Telegram
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Securities and Exchange Board of India OperationalSEBI presented a roadmap and addressed a convention in Mumbai on October 24, 2026.Moves Telegram
Connections
The 40 strongest of 529, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Telegram FZ-LLC Structural
The Telegram platform is legally registered under the corporate entity Telegram FZ-LLC.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy Structural
Zelenskyy utilizes Telegram as his official and primary platform for all presidential announcements and strategic updates.
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Vitali Klitschko Operational
Vitali Klitschko utilizes Telegram as a primary platform to disseminate official updates, warnings, and reports regarding attacks and incidents.
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Armed Forces of Ukraine Operational
The Armed Forces of Ukraine utilizes Telegram as a primary channel for disseminating operational updates and leadership statements.
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Meta Operational
Telegram and Meta are engaged in active competitive rivalry over messaging market share, involving feature imitation and cross-platform user flow.
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Federal Security Service Operational
The FSB actively investigates, charges, and restricts Telegram's operations regarding content moderation and alleged terrorist activities.
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India Structural
India is actively regulating, scrutinizing, and restricting Telegram's operational presence within its borders due to concerns over cybercrime and fraud.
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YouTube Operational
YouTube functions as the initial advertising platform, funneling users via targeted ads into Telegram for scam and fraud operations.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India Operational
SEBI and associated bodies monitor, warn against, and investigate the use of Telegram in Indian financial markets for illegal activities.
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Somalia Structural
Somalia implemented a ban on Telegram, alongside TikTok.
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Narendra Modi Structural
The government led by Narendra Modi has formally initiated a ban on the Telegram messaging platform.
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Delhi High Court Operational
Telegram utilizes the Delhi High Court to challenge government blocking decisions and regulatory actions.
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National Testing Agency Operational
NTA actively monitors, regulates, and imposes access restrictions on Telegram due to its alleged use in examination fraud and question paper leaks.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology imposes formal regulatory restrictions and blocks Telegram's access under Indian law.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court sets regulatory standards for internet bans, formally governing Telegram's operations.
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Singapore Operational
Telegram is exploited by scammers operating in Singapore, prompting the government to introduce new laws targeting the platform's operational risks.
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Keir Starmer Operational
Telegram is used as a platform to coordinate attacks and foreign influence operations targeting Keir Starmer.
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FSB Operational
FSB utilizes Telegram as a platform for covert operations, recruitment, and monitoring, while also scrutinizing its content moderation policies.
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Dhaka Transactional
Authorities operating within Dhaka ordered the shutdown of the Telegram platform.
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central government Structural
The central government imposes operational restrictions, scrutiny, and potential suspension on Telegram due to concerns regarding criminal activity and platform misuse.
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Kremlin Operational
Kremlin utilizes Telegram for official statements while actively pressuring the platform regarding content control and free speech principles.
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Jorge Rodriguez Operational
Jorge Rodriguez uses Telegram as an official platform to disseminate government updates and announce casualty figures.
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Yahya Saree Structural
Yahya Saree uses Telegram as a platform to post statements regarding strikes.
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ISIS Operational
Telegram is actively utilized by ISIS for propaganda dissemination and member recruitment.
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Moscow Operational
Moscow officials utilize Telegram for official communication while simultaneously attempting to regulate or restrict its access.
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Kyiv Shared context
Kyiv's authorities utilize Telegram as a persistent communication channel for issuing official alerts and updates to residents.
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COURT Transactional
The Court is currently reviewing Telegram's challenge regarding a block order.
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Ihor Terekhov Operational
Ihor Terekhov actively uses Telegram as a platform to disseminate information, report casualties, and issue updates.
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Centre Structural
Centre formally regulates and restricts Telegram's operational access and usage due to integrity and misuse issues.
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Apple Inc. Transactional
Telegram was removed from the Apple App Store following enforcement actions by Apple regarding content violations.
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Caucasian Knot Structural
Caucasian Knot relies on Telegram as its primary platform for content distribution and official reporting.
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Ruslan Kravchenko Operational
Ruslan Kravchenko utilizes Telegram as a platform to announce findings, report crimes, and issue official statements.
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Discord Operational
The platforms compete as functional alternatives in the messaging market and are frequently utilized for illicit and extremist communication.
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ASOS Operational
Telegram is exploited by attackers to contact and extort ASOS customers.
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Government of India Structural
The Government of India has imposed temporary bans and restrictions on Telegram operations due to illegal activities and regulatory scrutiny.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Operational
Mojtaba Khamenei uses Telegram as the official platform for publishing his political and religious statements.
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Instagram Operational
Instagram is used as a platform to funnel users and victims onto Telegram channels for further interaction.
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Security Service of Ukraine Operational
The Security Service of Ukraine utilizes Telegram as a functional platform for official communications, warnings, and recruitment activities.
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Hamas Operational
Hamas utilizes the Telegram platform for official communications, fundraising, and financial operations.
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Israel Defense Forces Operational
The Israel Defense Forces actively uses Telegram as a platform for disseminating official military updates and policy announcements.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
19 events- Telegram was used to coordinate attacks in Barcelona, while TikTok promoted unauthorized youth gatherings, prompting investigation by Catalan authorities.
- FSB allegedly directed a poisoning plot against Ukraine, involving a Russian handler using Telegram to contact soldiers.
- India's DoT implements new telecom rules, mandating SIM binding for messaging apps like Telegram.
- Armed Forces of Ukraine neutralized Russian occupiers and used Telegram for statements regarding the defense of Ukraine.
- APA cites local Telegram channels regarding the 75 Arsenal military plant, which is located in Russia.
- Michael Moon was elected to the district board in Tarrant County, with the results reported via Telegram.
- Online groups on Telegram and Discord are hosting sexual abuse material, prompting a police investigation in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Aditya Birla Sun Life, HDFC Life, and Bajaj Life Insurance invested in Ujjivan, which also approved a subscription agreement with IFC.
- SAPO conducted a pre-trial investigation in Ukraine and reported the details via Telegram.
- Hawks are investigating crimes in Umhlali, using Telegram to track threats reported by overseas users.
- A manifesto referencing Columbine ideology was published on Telegram.
- A study links digital media to radicalization, confirming Telegram is used as a main recruiting channel for extremist groups in Kenya.
- Residents in Nalchik appeal to regional head Kazbek Kokov regarding local issues, with videos published via Telegram.
- A Seoul-based firm reported a connection between Telegram and GitHub code, involving stolen login details for cloud services.
- Gram adoption increased as Telegram expanded access to the native non-custodial Money wallet.
- Governor uses Telegram to report regional events and attacks within the Southern Federal District.
- Companies like ASOS and Marks & Spencer suffered cyber breaches, leading to stock value drops, with attackers using Telegram for notifications.
- ASOS confirmed an investigation into a cyber breach via the London Stock Exchange, with hackers demanding contact through Telegram.
- Transitional justice proceedings in Damascus are utilizing digital platforms like Telegram.
September 2026
20 events- Telegram was used as a recruitment tool for alleged terrorist acts.
- AI agents and state-sponsored groups are compromising Microsoft and GitHub systems, with malicious findings being shared in Telegram groups.
- Election complaints about the election process were published on Telegram, and disputed results were reported.
- Artem Kobzar, who serves as secretary of the city council, is utilizing the Telegram platform to issue updates.
- Extremist material led to communication on Telegram on August 17, 2026.
- Macquarie provides analysis on India's market.
- The Poltava Regional Military Administration reported a power outage in the Poltava region on September 24, 2026, using Telegram to communicate the issue.
- Authorities in Poland are using online platforms such as Discord and Telegram for investigations.
- Russia uses jet-powered drones to bombard Ukraine while Ukraine struggles to counter the advanced aerial threats.
- The US designated Xinbi as a transnational criminal organization and deployed Strike Force to target its Telegram marketplace.
- Suspect used Telegram and Discord platforms for far-right contact.
- Fraudsters are reportedly using various platforms to lure victims under the guise of reporting issues.
- Governor Mustafa al-Bakour used Telegram to announce the restoration of services.
- Prime Minister announced funding using the Telegram platform.
- Elections are being held in the Southern Federal District, with observer findings published via Telegram from Gelendzhik.
- Scammers are using Telegram to lure victims in Kolkata.
- Threat actor used a Telegram channel to confirm a data leak involving Costa Rica.
- Edward Thorp and Telegram were mentioned in a recent article.
- Shmyhal commented on budget expenditures via Telegram.
- Consulting company Barva Invest uses Telegram to provide market updates.
August 2026
3 events- The Russian defense ministry announced attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities via Telegram, while Denys Shmyhal warned of Putin's intent to destroy the system.
- A national connectivity crisis affected millions after a power facility fire impacted a critical internet exchange point in Moscow.
- Uzbekistan's government used Telegram to monitor religious activity in November 2025.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- Pushpendra Rana, an IFS officer from Himachal Pradesh, worked as a researcher at UNC Chapel Hill and uses Telegram for initiatives.
- Russia dropped glide bombs on Kramatorsk as part of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- In 2012, Caucasian Knot utilized Telegram for reporting, while the regions of Dagestan and Ingushetia were also involved.
- Vitali Klitschko used Telegram on July 1, 2026, to issue warnings regarding an attack.
June 2026
14 events- A suspect used Telegram to find work leading to FSB recruitment, targeting central Kharkiv for detonation.
- Telegram operates in India, facing government restrictions.
- Scammers are using social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook to recruit victims and funnel them into Telegram and WhatsApp groups, leading to official blacklisting by the NASC.
- Ihor Terekhov used Telegram to announce a tragedy.
- The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.
- Telegram was used as a platform for foreign influence operations originating in Russia.
- A scam is underway where users are being targeted via Telegram and the Brilliant Trade Limited Platform to harvest their savings.
- Pentaris International Platform uses YouTube for high-budget advertising and redirects users to Telegram group chats.
- Scammers are using Telegram for recruitment and contact, while Discord is used for bot and paid actor groups, leading to financial collapse.
- Scammers utilized Telegram, Discord, and the Opulatrix Platform, displaying fake addresses in London and New York for social proof manipulation.
- Scammers used Telegram, Discord, and the BUZZ SCHOOL Platform, along with fake addresses in London and New York, for social proof and victim recruitment.
- The Moscow Mayor used the Telegram platform to report an attack.
- Russian operatives allegedly targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence using the Telegram messaging app.
- Telegram is being used by users for market news and stock alerts.