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Telegram CEO Durov hacked by France, UAE in 2017, had dinner with Macron in 2018
Bay Area Times
August 28, 2024
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1. Telegram CEO Durov hacked by France, UAE in 2017, had dinner with Macron in 2018
Macron invited Durov to move Telegram to Paris in 2018.
Telegram allegedly ignored subpoenas & court orders for years.
Telegram says it complies with the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Tonight: deadline for French authorities to release or charge Durov.
Tech execs’ liability fears sparked by Durov’s arrest.
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