Telegram use surged after UK stabbing as rioters turn to chat apps

Tech Against Terrorism Aug 8, 2024 11:54:13 AM

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UN-backed counterterrorism group Tech Against Terrorism said on Wednesday it was issuing an “urgent alert” regarding the organisation of UK riots by far-right extremists using Telegram. It cited the growth of a 15,000-strong Telegram group that it said was now removed, which had shared a list of protest targets, including immigration-related sites.

“Telegram’s inadequate moderation of extremist channels is contributing to violence and unrest across the UK,” Tech Against Terrorism said.

Financial Times, 7 August 2024
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