Telegram’s tightened moderation failed to dislodge cybercrime

Telegram’s crackdown on cybercrime has intensified dramatically, but the platform still appears to be the industry standard for threat actors. A new Check Point Research report says Telegram removed more than 43.5 million channels and groups in 2025, yet cybercriminals largely stayed put and adapted instead of migrating elsewhere. That finding lines up with what …

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