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Telegram Vulnerability and Scams Targeting Students Prompt Official Interventions
A vulnerability in the Telegram messaging app, specifically its 'edited' feature, has been exploited by scammers targeting vulnerable NEET students, leading to interventions and directives from the NTA. An IIT Madras Director previously explained this vulnerability and the necessity of curbs.
17 Jun, 05:44 — 17 Jun, 12:39
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual11d ago
How Telegram’s ‘edited’ feature became a tool for scammers targeting vulnerable NEET students
To understand government's rationale, it is important to examine the two directives issued to Telegram following interventions by the NTA.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual11d ago
‘There is a vulnerability in Telegram’: IIT Madras Director explains why the curb was necessary
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First report: indian-express · 17 Jun, 05:44|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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