Policy · 2h ago
Telegram Shortlinks Disrupted Over Sanctioned VPN Link
Telegram's t.me shortlinks were knocked offline for a day after a hosting provider flagged a connection to a sanctioned VPN service favored by cybercriminals. The platform restored access after proving it had no ties to the VPN. The incident highlights how sanctions enforcement can inadvertently impact legitimate services.
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The disruption underscores the collateral damage of tech sanctions, where guilt by association can take down widely used tools without due process.
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