Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed an extortionist planted AI-modified CSAM, prompting Apple to briefly remove Telegram from the App Store before reinstating it.
The app was briefly taken down on Monday
Aug 05, 2026
12:38 pm
What's the storyTelegram CEO Pavel Durov has accused a "takedown extortionist" of manipulating Apple into removing the messaging app from its App Store.
The allegation comes after the app was briefly taken down on Monday night over child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that was planted by the attacker.
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The illegal material was allegedly planted in an old post.
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