Technology · 4 August 2026
Pavel Durov says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to cause AppStore takedown
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Apple removed the messaging app briefly on Monday night without giving staff any prior warning. Pavel Durov, the company's chief executive, said automated accounts edited an old message in a public group to hide the material from users. The tech boss warned that bad actors are now finding ways to trick major app stores into taking down legitimate groups.
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