Why has Telegram become a hub of dirty videos, terrorists are also getting shelter on the app which has become ‘Raktbeej’

New Delhi: In 2013, two Russian brothers created an app called Telegram Messenger, which became a challenge for the world along with becoming popular in the next 10 years. Programmer and mathematician Nikolai Valerevich Durov and his/her brother Pavel Durov, who was a business executive, first came up with this idea when both of them worked for the Russian social network VK. But, both of them had decided that they had to do something different. In 2014, both the brothers left the company for Telegram. This move of theirs did not go down well with the Vladimir Putin government of Russia. The pressure on both of them increased so much that they had to leave the country. Recently, Telegram’s chief executive Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris. Since then, discussions about the future of Telegram have intensified in India. Do you know why there is talk of banning Telegram? Why are questions being raised about Telegram?

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Recently, Telegram’s name also came up in the UGC NET and NEET exam controversy. The NEET UG exam held on May 5 this year was leaked in various districts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Haryana. In the investigation, Telegram was said to have been used as this medium. Telegram is one of the most popular social media platforms after Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok and We Chat.
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Restrictions may be imposed to stop hate speech and terrorist propaganda

Telegram users are also known to share pirated content such as movies, music, software, e-books, etc. At the same time, this platform is being used to spread hate speech and extremist propaganda. To stop these illegal activities, strict action can be taken against Telegram in India, in which there is also a possibility of banning the app.

What is Telegram and on which platforms does it work

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging app that works on multiple platforms accessed by people around the world. Allows you to send any type of message, photos, videos and files to your contacts for free. You can also create groups or channels of up to 200,000 people for broadcasting to unlimited contacts or users. It is also known for its end-to-end encryption chats as well as video phone calls. One of the platforms included in Telegram is MailChimp. Telegram currently has more than 700 million active users all over the world. The special thing is that this app is never advertised. In January 2021, it became the most downloaded app in the world. It has become number one with 63 million downloads. The app said that about one billion users use Telegram annually for communication and information.
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How different is the Telegram app from WhatsApp?

Today there are many popular messaging apps including WhatsApp. Voice and video call facilities with end-to-end encryption are similar in Telegram and WhatsApp. The biggest difference between WhatsApp and Telegram is that Telegram can be used even if you have forgotten the other person’s number. Whereas, in WhatsApp or other messaging apps, you must know the other party’s phone number to send a message. Secret chat can be done with anyone in Telegram, whereas WhatsApp does not allow secret chat without a phone number. Another difference is that Telegram users can save their entire message history, photos, videos and files on the cloud. With this, users can fulfill any of these needs in the future if needed. WhatsApp or other messaging apps do not provide these facilities.

Dirty videos of children are being sold in the name of CP

Cyber ​​expert Monali says that on some Telegram groups, obscene videos of children are bought and sold under the name ‘CP’. According to the data posted on the Telegram channel ‘Stop Child Abuse’, on July 26 this year, more than 2,193 groups and channels related to child abuse were banned by Telegram. 53,000 such channels and groups were banned in July. By July 26 this year, 6,70,000 Telegram channels and groups were banned. Such obscene videos are first downloaded from the dark web, then they are bought or sold on Telegram.

Dark groups are born on Telegram like Raktbeej

According to cyber expert Monali Krishna Guha, adult content and objectionable photos and videos are easily available on Telegram. Telegram channels are full of such content. Like the dark web, Telegram is also becoming a dark web for mobile users. Users easily find such content. When these are reported on Telegram, they are closed, but the very next day many groups selling such dirty videos are born like Raktbeej. Raktbeej was a mythical demon, after killing whom, as many drops of blood fell on the earth, as many Raktbeej would be born.
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Telegram is becoming a hub for terrorists and drug dealers

Telegram’s relaxed content moderation policies and encrypted service offerings have made it an attractive destination for cybercriminals, terrorist organizations, and drug dealers. Terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have frequently used Telegram to publicly claim responsibility for attacks. At the same time, people associated with the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict and politically motivated hackers also post about their criminal activities on Telegram. In addition, hackers also use Telegram to hide their activities.

Why did Telegram become a haven for terrorists and drug dealers

Cyber ​​and forensic law expert Monali Krishna Guha says that due to end to end encryption, freedom to create and use one’s own new phone number, facility to hide one’s identity and location, it is used by drug dealers, arms dealers and terrorists. On the other hand, it is easy to meet smugglers involved in criminal activities by seeing their location through People Near By Me. Secure communication by generating temporary emails due to the features of Temp Bots is another reason. There is facility of typing by speaking using speech to text feature through Voicey Bot as well as many other such bots which remove background from the photo, which helps in sending secret messages and hiding the identity of oneself and the surrounding location in smuggling.

Can’t forward secret chats

It is difficult to find out what is being discussed in Telegram’s secret chat. Users cannot forward these messages themselves. However, they can definitely delete these chats. The big challenge is that it becomes even more difficult to stop the content or chat sent on Telegram. Apple and WhatsApp messages are also encrypted by default, but they do not allow users to sign up with virtual phone numbers. Apart from this, Telegram accounts do not even need to be linked to a SIM card.

Why is Telegram called another form of dark web

Messaging features in dark web forums are usually not encrypted and have lags as they work in a similar way to email. Unlike dark web forums, Telegram is also not expected to go completely dark. In fact, Telegram’s terms of service are so vague that it allows illegal activities to flourish, including the dissemination of child sexual abuse material. However, Telegram officially prohibits its users from posting pornographic content. But, the catch is that when you go to the FAQ on Telegram, it says that all Telegram chats and group chats are private between their participants. We do not act on any requests related to them.

Russian hackers like Kilnet also use them

Killnet, a group of pro-Russian hackers, uses Telegram. These hackers and cybercriminals have used many Telegram channels for criminal activities. It is also said that these hackers also used Telegram extensively to influence the 2016 US presidential elections. This group keeps spreading disturbances by hacking websites related to American hospitals and airports from time to time. In September 2022, this group formed a separate supergroup, which added 5,000 hackers, whose aim is to recruit new hackers.

What are the terms and conditions of Telegram service?

The terms and conditions of the Telegram app state that by signing up you accept our privacy policy. Users are not allowed to use our service for spam or scams. Publicly promoting violence and posting illegal pornographic content on Telegram channels, bots, etc. is also not allowed.

Why is this dirty business spreading among criminals

Cyber ​​forensic and law expert Monalikrishna Guha says that the main reason for the popularity of Telegram among criminals and terrorists is that the necessary moderation process is not followed in Telegram. Through Telegram, one can connect with anyone globally. This is one of the reasons that attracts criminals. The security features associated with it are used by criminals to hide themselves. Also, the facility of connecting people internationally by creating many different groups makes criminal activities even easier.

Betting on stocks became a pump and dump scam

In April this year, market regulator SEBI had talked about investigating the speculation in shares on Telegram. SEBI believed that some people on these channels are increasing or decreasing the prices of shares in a fraudulent manner. Due to this, common investors are suffering losses. SEBI started an investigation against a channel called Safebulls on the basis of a complaint received on 30 September 2021. SEBI found in its investigation that the channel was recommending many shares through the Telegram channel and then advising retail investors to buy them. At that time it was called a ‘pump and dump’ scam. Monali Krishna Guha says that investment fraud trading is happening all over the world right now. Avoid clicking on viral links or .apk files coming from Telegram.
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Can AI block obscene content on Telegram app

Monal Krishna Guha says that if restriction filters are applied to them through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Due to lack of adequate technical checks to stop such content in this app, it is easy to send them and make them viral. It is the moral responsibility of all social media intermediaries to not promote criminal content and to cooperate with the country and security agencies in stopping it and there are legal provisions for this. Which also need to be strictly implemented on Telegram. If this entire network, its database, users etc. are investigated, then it will definitely become easy to catch many criminal gangs.

Are there any alternatives to Telegram after it is banned?

There are apprehensions about banning Telegram in India. In such a situation, apart from Telegram, there are many other options which give priority to privacy and security. These are WhatsApp, Signal, Brosix and Mattermost.

Why was the CEO of Telegram arrested, what are the charges

According to officials, the 39-year-old billionaire was arrested in connection with activities related to the messaging app Telegram. Durov is accused of failing to stop criminal activities taking place on Telegram. Telegram is accused of not cooperating with the authorities in the investigation of drug trafficking, child sexual material and fraud cases. However, Telegram has denied the allegation that it failed to stop such things. Telegram said in a statement, the moderation of the app (monitoring and controlling unwanted activities) is as per the industry standards and is constantly improving.