Why Telegram remains a headache in fight against cybercriminals

In Kenya, Telegram sustains a considerable share of popularity, ranking among the top 10 most used social platforms at 1.8 percent popularity as of December last year

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As the tech scene continues to grapple with rising complexities and volumes in threat activities, the Telegram messaging platform has claimed its slot as a favourite hub and stage for brewing attacks, aided chiefly by the app’s anonymity features and lenient moderation.

Numerous sector reports have flagged the platform as a rising fertile ground for threat actors, with its entrenched popularity presenting a significant challenge for security researchers attempting to arrest the trend.

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