2024-04-09 14:55:13
CertiK Company stated about identifying a high vulnerability in the Telegram messenger. Experts noted the possibility of users’ devices becoming infected with malware.
According to the project team, the problem is due to hackers exploiting a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. They use media files for this, which are automatically uploaded to the messenger.
Analysts say attackers are disguising malware as videos or images. According to CertiK, this allows them to infect a device with little to no user interaction.
Experts recommend that Telegram audiences disable the automatic downloading of media files in the messenger. They believe that this can provide some protection against software infections.
Windows users are advised to disable automatic file downloads and avoid downloading files from strangers. They warn about the possibility of theft of accounts, passwords, and debiting of funds from cards.
Users are also asked to be careful as antivirus software may not always protect them. It is recommended to disable automatic downloading of photos, videos and files in all chat types.
Some users of social platform X expressed criticism of the company’s statement. They note that the problem with automatic downloading of media files in the messenger has long been known, and various experts have warned about this many times.
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2024-04-09 14:55:13