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 … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 02:54PM Ukraine bans government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from installing Telegram on state-issued devices due to national security concerns during the war with Russia. The ban stems from the app’s alleged use by Russia for cyberattacks and location tracking. Ukrainian users can still use Telegram on personal devices. Based … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:39PM Ukraine’s National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity has restricted the use of Telegram messaging app due to national security concerns, particularly its security risks in the ongoing war with Russia. This includes concerns over Russian intelligence accessing user data. The ban applies to government, military, and critical infrastructure personnel, while ordinary … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 10:37AM Apple has removed four communication apps from its China app store, including Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads, as ordered by Beijing for security reasons. The ban may be linked to China’s recent law mandating developers to register with the government. The apps are still available in Hong Kong and Macau, which … Read more