Telegram users…?

[RedSkip]

For the folks that utilize Telegram for communication, do you utilize a “burner” number or phone? Or is there no major concern with linking you actual phone number to the Telegram account?

Perhaps I’m overthinking this…

 

[Vicki]

I use my regular info since I'm not doing anything illegal. I guess depends what you're trying go do

 

[Jailbreak7]

I'd suggest going into Privacy settings and make wise choices as to what is visible to others (ie can they see your number etc..).. or you name ...

 

[PepOhio]

Saw this earlier today and thought I would post it here for anyone using Telegram.
I had just created an account when I started researching Peptides because some suppliers were showing it as a contact point.
Looks like it is becoming less secure. Maybe it never really was all that secure I don't really know.
Anybody have thoughts that know more about this than me?

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, facing charges in France, has agreed to provide user data, including “IP addresses and phone numbers,” to government authorities if they have “valid legal requests.”
Durov announced Monday that Telegram, the popular encrypted messaging app touted by users for its privacy strengths, will disclose the data of users who violate the app’s rules to relevant authorities “in response to valid legal requests.” The announcement marks a dramatic shift in Telegram’s policy, which previously emphasized strong privacy protections and limited cooperation with governments.

Durov, a 39-year-old billionaire who holds both French and Russian passports, was arrested in France last month and charged with facilitating criminal activities through Telegram, including the distribution of child pornography. In response, Durov announced on Monday that Telegram has updated its terms of service to deter criminals from exploiting the platform.

Durov wrote in a post on Telegram that the move to update policies was in part about “ensuring they are consistent across the world” and would aim to improve the platform’s security measures.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/...-more-data-governments-major-policy-reversal/

 

[Bacchus]

Well, since they jailed the CEO for facilitating crime, I guess someone wants access to logs and user information.

A burner number is cheap, if you’re doing anything sketchy, or just appreciate privacy - why not use one?

 

[dionysos]

My European clients forbad the use of Telegram for any company business nearly two years ago due to security concerns. Telegrams lack of security goes well beyond just a corrupt CEO.