Cybersecurity

Telegram Desktop vulnerability allowed any user's file to be stolen

A vulnerability in Telegram Desktop allowed attackers to steal any user's file by tricking them into clicking on a malicious link. The vulnerability, discovered by a researcher, exploited a flaw in the way Telegram Desktop handles file sharing. The attacker would send a malicious link to the target user, who would then click on it, allowing the attacker to steal the user's files. The vulnerability was patched on February 28, 2023, and Telegram has advised users to update their software to the latest version to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

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