Application security Russia charges Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism July 30, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Russia has charged Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list, escalating its pressure on the messaging platform. The Federal Security Service alleges that Telegram became a channel for crime and operations linked to Ukrainian intelligence due to the platform's failure to stop such activity, as reported by Channel Insider. The Kremlin claims Telegram facilitated "acts of sabotage and terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud," resulting in "numerous human casualties." Instead of restricting or fining the platform, Russian authorities are now pursuing Durov personally. This action is part of a broader Russian effort to increase control over digital communications through various means, including platform restrictions and pressure on tech companies. Telegram's significant user base in Russia, and use by Ukrainian officials, makes it a strategically sensitive platform. Durov, who was previously arrested in France in 2024, could face life in prison if convicted in Russia. This case highlights a global trend of governments increasing scrutiny on technology companies regarding content moderation and illegal activities. Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube have faced similar legal pressures, with liability increasingly tied to platform executives rather than just the platforms themselves. Source: Channel Insider SC Staff Related Application security Belarusian code found in popular EU app store apps Nicegram and eSIM Plus SC Staff July 30, 2026 Mysterium VPN's research team analyzed the Android packages of Nicegram, with over 50 million downloads, and eSIM Plus, with over 1 million. AI/ML The best defense against an AI attacker might be its own safety training Harshad Sadashiv Kadam July 30, 2026 Decoys may be the best defense against fast-moving autonomous AI attacks. AI/ML OpenAI agent exploited JFrog Artifactory flaw, abused Modal customer sandbox Laura French July 30, 2026 Hugging Face and OpenAI revealed further details on the agent’s 4.5-day attack campaign. Related Events Cybercast Bridging the Gap from CISO-Developed Tools to Black Hat Hype: What AI Security Leaders Should Watch Next On-Demand Event Cybercast Protecting Application User Data for Better Privacy, Governance, and Compliance On-Demand Event Cybercast The Next Evolution of Application Security: AI- Accelerated DevSecOps On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Banner Browser Cache Cramming Common Gateway Interface (CGI) Client Cookie DLL Injection Dynamic Link Library You can skip this ad in 5 seconds