Mr. Durov launched Telegram in late 2013 with his brother, Nikolai, just months before he was pushed out of VK, the Russian social-media platform he founded. Mr. Durov pitched his new appβfunded with the proceeds from the VK saleβless as a business than as a way for people to send messages while avoiding government surveillance and censorship.
What is Telegram?
Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging service that has been making rounds as a popular option for those who wish to keep their messages secure. Telegram boasts a collection of different features, but itβs best known for its ability to secure messages and media by encrypting them during transit; this prevents third-parties from snooping on messages easily. Letβs take a look at what Telegram can do and why you might want to use it.
