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Telegram hit by cyberattack, CEO points to China

Encrypted messaging service Telegram suffered a major cyberattack that appeared to originate from China, the company's CEO said. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  AFP

Encrypted messaging service Telegram suffered a major cyberattack that appeared to originate from China, the company's CEO said Thursday.

The company's CEO on Thursday has linked the attack to the ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong over a plan to allow extradition to China.

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