September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM
Ukraine restricts government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from using Telegram due to national security concerns. The ban was announced by the National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity, citing the app’s use by the enemy for cyber attacks and intelligence gathering. Personal phones and official duties are exempt from the ban. Telegram denies providing personal data and mentions recent CEO’s arrest.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes on the Ukraine’s restrictions on Telegram messaging app:
1. The National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCCC) announced the ban on Telegram for government officials, military personnel, and employees of critical infrastructure, citing national security concerns.
2. Head of Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency, Kyrylo Budanov, emphasized that the ban is a matter of national security, not freedom of speech.
3. Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) stated that Telegram is being actively used by the enemy for cyber attacks, phishing messages, tracking users, and gathering intelligence for targeting Ukrainian facilities.
4. The ban applies to official devices of state authorities, military personnel, and employees of the security and defense sector, as well as critical infrastructure operators.
5. The ban does not extend to personal phones or individuals using the app for official duties.
6. Telegram responded by stating they have not provided personal data to any country, including Russia, and deleted messages are permanently deleted.
7. The ban comes after the CEO of Telegram was arrested and released on bail in France in connection with investigations related to the app’s use for illicit activities.
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