Apple briefly removed the Telegram messaging app from its App Store following the discovery of content that violated policies against child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to an Apple spokesperson, the app was restored after the developer removed the offending content and banned the user responsible. The platform, which reports over 1 billion monthly active … Read more
The Telegram Pipeline: Iran’s Espionage Net Israeli security officials are mobilizing the nation’s prominent religious leaders to blunt a sprawling Iranian recruitment campaign that has infiltrated the domestic population. Since October 7, more than 60 indictments have been filed against Israeli citizens recruited by Iranian agents via Telegram to conduct espionage, according to reports from … Read more
A fatal shooting at San Jose National High School on June 22 has triggered a Senate inquiry into the role of online extremist networks in the radicalization of Filipino youth. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of three students and left 20 others injured, has led lawmakers to investigate whether gaming platforms and chat … Read more
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five individuals in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The action was carried out in Jaipur within 24 hours of the agency arriving to take over the investigation. Among those detained are three members of a single family from Jamwa-Ramgarh in the Jaipur district: Dinesh … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran — As a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump nears, residents of Tehran are bracing for potential attacks on infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. The escalating rhetoric has sparked fear and preparation among Iranians, with many rushing to secure essential supplies. Concerns Over Essential Services The primary concern for many Iranians … Read more
The iOS-ification of Android: Why Your Favorite Apps Are Starting to Seem… Familiar If I wanted Liquid Glass, I’d buy an iPhone. It doesn’t belong on Android. And yet, I’m seeing more and more of Apple’s design language – or half-baked versions of it – pop up in apps on my Google Pixel. Android has … Read more
The Rise of ‘Shadow AI’: How Unsanctioned Tools Like Clawdbot Are Reshaping Corporate Security A recent report from Token Security Labs has revealed a startling trend: employees are increasingly adopting personal AI assistants – often without IT’s knowledge. Their analysis found Clawdbot (also known as Moltbot) is currently active within 22% of their customer organizations. … Read more
Memorials honoring lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova, killed in Moscow in 2009, were held across Russia and Europe on January 19, 2025. The events coincided with the 17th anniversary of their deaths and followed the recent destruction of a memorial plaque dedicated to journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Remembering Markelov and Baburova Markelov and Baburova … Read more
The Durov Dynasty: How Billionaire Sperm Donation Could Reshape Reproductive Futures Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder of Telegram, has ignited a global conversation with his unconventional approach to family building. His reported fathering of over 100 children through sperm donation, coupled with a recent offer to fully fund IVF for eligible women, isn’t just a … Read more
From a Single Drone Crash to a New Era of Urban Safety When the debris of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) smashed into a multi‑storey building on Osnabryukskaya Street in Tver, the incident sparked an immediate emergency response, a temporary shelter for 22 displaced residents, and a flurry of media coverage. While the headline focused … Read more