Warns Telegram users of potential security risks
Key Takeaways
- CertiK reported a high-risk vulnerability in Telegram that could allow remote code execution attacks.
- The vulnerability was discovered in the media processing system of the Telegram Desktop application and could be exploited via a specially crafted media file.
- To protect against potential attacks, Telegram users are advised to disable the automatic download feature for media files in all chat types.
A serious vulnerability has been discovered in Telegram.
As detailed in CertiKBlockchain security company said the flaw could cause users to Vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) attacks Via the media processing system of the Telegram Desktop application.
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These vulnerabilities include: It is exploited by sending specially crafted media files such as images and videos. These attacks allow hackers to remotely run malicious code on a user’s device. It compromises your personal data and privacy.
To reduce the risk of becoming a victim of such attacks, CertiK We recommend turning off automatic downloading of media files.
Users can do this by going to “Settings”, selecting “Advanced” and then going to the “Automatic Media Downloads” section. Here you need to make sure that the automatic download options for “Photos”, “Videos” and “Files” are turned off for all types of chats including private conversations, groups and channels.
This warning serves as a reminder to both users and developers to always be aware of security threats.
This is not the first time that Telegram has been at the center of a similar situation regarding security. A recent security breach of Solareum, a platform trading bot, led to its closure.
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