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Teens targeted: Ukraine reveals Russian recruitment of underage saboteurs via Telegram
world19 days ago

Teens targeted: Ukraine reveals Russian recruitment of underage saboteurs via Telegram

Ukrainian teenagers, some as young as 13, were lured through Telegram ads with promises of easy money to sabotage targets inside Ukraine. Several cases have led to arrests and prison sentences in Kremenchuk, including eight youths convicted of Russia-related offenses. The schemes exploited poverty and wartime disruption, offering thousands of dollars to plant bombs, torch railway equipment, or carry out sabotage; in some cases explosive devices were intercepted before they could be used. The UN OHCHR notes credible allegations of Russia using Ukrainian children for surveillance and sabotage, while Russia denies the charges. Ukrainian authorities report hundreds of juveniles detained on similar charges, highlighting ongoing rehabilitation efforts as these youths age out of detention.

via The Washington Post|
#child-recruitment#juvenile-justice#russia-ukraine-conflict
Pa man charged in ISIS-inspired plot after online chatter and gun purchase
terrorism24 days ago

Pa man charged in ISIS-inspired plot after online chatter and gun purchase

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Hunter Kramer, was charged with obtaining a semiautomatic rifle to aid an ISIS-inspired attack after discussing attack strategies and explosives online on Telegram. Federal agents arrested him during a raid, uncovering weapons, ammunition, and extremist materials. Authorities say he had been plotting for months, including potential targets such as schools and other soft targets, and his activities were disrupted by law enforcement prior to any attack.

via NBC News|
#federal-charges#firearms#isis
Houston postal carriers tied to $23M stolen-check scheme
crime1 month ago

Houston postal carriers tied to $23M stolen-check scheme

Five people, including three Houston postal carriers, have been federally charged in a six-year scheme that allegedly stole and sold more than $23 million in checks. Recruited carriers allegedly removed checks from the mail and advertised them on Telegram in a group called 'Slips and Chips,' with the largest identified check at $1.5 million. Stolen checks were shipped to buyers via FedEx; Alyssa Bryant is accused of selling a stolen check for $25,000. All defendants face federal charges and are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#check-fraud#crime#federal-charges
Five indicted in Houston stolen-check scheme tied to USPS routes
local1 month ago

Five indicted in Houston stolen-check scheme tied to USPS routes

Five people, including three USPS mail carriers, have been indicted in a federal case accusing them of stealing roughly $24 million in checks from mail on Houston routes and selling them via a Telegram channel called 'slipsandchips'; Vaughn recruited Kilpatrick, Alexander and Joubert to steal checks and Bryant to purchase them, with shipments sent by FedEx. The scheme spanned roughly Oct 2022–Sept 2024 and targeted banks including Chase, Amegy, Citibank, BMO and Stellar. They face conspiracy to commit bank fraud and multiple bank-fraud charges, with potential asset forfeiture if convicted. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

via Click2Houston|
#bank-fraud#houston#local
Bin blast kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in Crimea
world1 month ago

Bin blast kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in Crimea

A bomb planted in a bin killed Robert Shageyev, a former Ukrainian naval officer who defected to Russia and once commanded Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia submarine, in Sevastopol, Crimea. Russian officials say the attack was carried out on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence, a claim Kyiv has not publicly commented on; a Russian national woman is detained in connection with the blast.

via The Independent|
#crimea#moscow#seurope
Telegram CEO says extortionist planted AI-edited CSAM to trigger App Store takedown
tech2 months ago

Telegram CEO says extortionist planted AI-edited CSAM to trigger App Store takedown

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says a takedown extortionist planted child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat and edited it with AI to trigger Apple’s App Store removal. Telegram says Apple removed the app before contacting them and attackers used automated reports to pressure takedowns. The incident highlights potential systemic risk for any app hosting user-generated content and demonstrates evolving extortion tactics, with Telegram restoring the app within hours and Russia pursuing Durov in separate matters.

via theverge.com|
#app-store#apple#csam
Telegram CEO Blames Extortionist for Apple App Store Pull Over Backdated CSAM Tactics
technology2 months ago

Telegram CEO Blames Extortionist for Apple App Store Pull Over Backdated CSAM Tactics

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says a takedown extortionist planted AI-modified CSAM in a public group to pressure Apple into removing Telegram from the App Store; Apple briefly pulled the app and restored it after Telegram removed the content. Durov warns this could pose a systemic risk to any mobile app hosting user-generated content, while Apple has not commented on the claim.

via MacRumors|
#app-store#csam#extortion
Telegram briefly pulled from App Store over CSAM content, then restored
technology2 months ago

Telegram briefly pulled from App Store over CSAM content, then restored

Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after a CSAM violation was found, then restored the app about 40 minutes later once the content was removed and the user was banned; Telegram attributed the issue to a single account, while Apple highlighted ongoing CSAM removals and Tim Sweeney criticized the move as a call for more competition in app distribution.

via MacRumors|
#app-store#apple#csam
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over CSAM violations, restores after action
tech2 months ago

Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over CSAM violations, restores after action

Apple briefly pulled Telegram from the App Store over CSAM violations, saying Telegram violated its guidelines; The company restored the app after Telegram removed the offending content and banned the user who posted it. Telegram pushed back, citing its moderation efforts and noting it has removed hundreds of CSAM-related groups and channels, with Apple having previously removed Telegram in 2018. Users could still access Telegram during the brief outage.

via The Verge|
#app-store#apple#csam
Apple briefly pulls Telegram from App Store over illicit content, later reinstated
technology2 months ago

Apple briefly pulls Telegram from App Store over illicit content, later reinstated

Apple briefly removed Telegram from the iOS App Store after finding content that violated its policy against child sexual abuse material; the app was restored minutes later after the developer removed the content and banned the user who posted it. Telegram has faced removals before (2018 globally, 2023 in Brazil, 2024 in China), and remains available on other platforms such as the Mac App Store and Google Play.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#appstore#content-moderation
Russia accuses Telegram founder Durov of aiding terrorism, issues international warrant
world2 months ago

Russia accuses Telegram founder Durov of aiding terrorism, issues international warrant

Russia charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list, alleging Telegram helped Ukrainian intelligence recruit and coordinate sabotage and extremist actions; the FSB also said Telegram failed to remove channels and bots linked to such activities. Durov denies wrongdoing and has faced prior investigations in France, with restrictions eased in 2025.

via politico.eu|
#fsb#pavel-durov#russia
Russia issues international warrant for Telegram founder over alleged aiding of terrorism
world2 months ago

Russia issues international warrant for Telegram founder over alleged aiding of terrorism

Russia charged Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, with aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant, accusing Telegram of hosting channels, chats and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremists to plan attacks; Durov could face life in prison if convicted, as Moscow continues to tighten internet control and restrict Telegram in Russia.

via NBC News|
#fsb#pavel-durov#russia
Russia issues global arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorism complicity
europe2 months ago

Russia issues global arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorism complicity

Russia issued an international arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, accusing Telegram’s founder of complicity in terrorism for not removing channels and bots allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremists to plan sabotage in Russia; he faces potential life imprisonment if convicted, and has not commented from his residence in France.

via France 24|
#europe#russia#tech