ME News reports that Telegram founder Durov questioned the design conspiracy of the EU's newly launched "Age Verification App" on his personal channel, claiming it was cracked within 2 minutes of release, implying that bureaucrats deliberately created vulnerabilities first and then removed privacy protections under the guise of "enhancing security," thereby turning it into a surveillance tool for social media users across Europe. Durov warned users to stay vigilant, expressing concern that this move could serve as an excuse for comprehensive surveillance.

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2026-05-21 21:16:33

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ME News Report, April 17 (UTC+8), Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted on his personal channel questioning the design conspiracy behind the EU's newly launched "Age Verification App." Durov stated that the app was cracked just 2 minutes after release and pointed out that this primitive vulnerability is very likely a deliberate arrangement by EU bureaucrats: first releasing a tool claimed to be "privacy-friendly" but fragile, then removing privacy protections under the pretext of "enhancing security" after hacking attacks, ultimately transforming it into a surveillance tool targeting social media users across Europe. Durov warned users to stay highly vigilant, believing that the current "accidental breach" is merely an excuse for the EU to shift from privacy protection to comprehensive scrutiny. Durov cautioned that such measures could evolve into surveillance tools for all users. (Source: PANews)

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NarrativeCartographer

· 8h ago

Raising user awareness is useless; once it's listed on the App Store, can't you update it?

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GateUser-08ae47f3

· 8h ago

Europe's Big Brother is watching you, from 1984 to 2024, technology has upgraded.

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ReorgPanicButton

· 9h ago

Telegram itself has also been affected by the EU; Durov has spoken from personal experience.

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