Telegram Blocks Black Mirror Hacker Group and Data Leak Channels

Telegram has stepped up its efforts to curb the spread of sensitive information by blocking several channels accused of leaking private data, with the high-profile Black Mirror hacker group being among the most prominent targets. The platform accused Black Mirror of engaging in activities such as “doxxing and extortion,” according to Novaya Europe. Known for publishing the private correspondence and documents of Russian government officials and influential businessmen, the group often attempted to monetize its activities by offering archives of stolen material to interested buyers. Telegram has gone further by deleting content associated with Black Mirror that had been shared by users in private conversations or added to their favourites, indicating a broad effort to erase the group’s digital footprint. 

The move follows a statement from Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, who recently revealed that he had received hundreds of reports about scams, blackmail, and extortion schemes running on the platform. Based on this feedback, he confirmed that numerous channels would be banned for similar violations by the end of the week. According to Durov, Telegram had collected clear evidence that some administrators published damaging content only to later remove it in exchange for money. Others were accused of selling “protection blocks,” where victims were forced to pay to avoid further targeting. Such practices, he noted, amounted to clear violations of Telegram’s rules and could not be tolerated. 

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