Telegram's Desktop App Was Targeted by Cryptocurrency Mining Malware: Kaspersky Lab. Telegram Messaging Desktop App Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Previsously undetected malware. Russian Security Kaspersky Lab Discovered malware at users of the desktop version of the messaging app telegram.
Telegram Messaging Desktop App Cryptocurrency Mining Malware

- Telegram 200 Million Users Most Popular Mobile messaging app world's ninth most popular Messaging App
- Kaspersky Lab Found in the code indicate connections to Russian cyberciminals
- "This is not a real vulnerability on Telegram Desktop, no one can remotely take control of your computer or Telegram unless you open a (malicious) file," Telegram said.
- Telegram is preparing the biggest coin offering, in a private sale of tokens like Bitcoin or Ehereum
- The offering could raise up to $2 billion (roughly Rs. 12,800 crores), according to media reports.