On April 9, a significant security risk for Telegram users was highlighted by the blockchain security firm CertiK, revealing a vulnerability that could lead to malicious attacks via the desktop version of the messaging app. CertiK, through an alert on X (formerly Twitter), disclosed a “high-risk vulnerability in the wild” that could allow hackers to execute remote code execution (RCE) attacks through Telegram’s media processing. This vulnerability, found specifically in the Telegram Desktop application, makes users susceptible to attacks through specially crafted media files, like images or videos. CertiK’s findings have stirred concerns, prompting them to advise users to modify
