Telegram's People Nearby feature reveals exact user locations through triangulation

Telegram's security team doesn't think this is an issue

Telegram is the messaging platform of choice for millions around the world. A big part of its appeal has been the privacy features that it has to offer, but is it really as secure as users think? A new report looks to how the service's People Nearby feature can be exploited to reveal the location of other users without much difficulty.

If you're unaware of People Nearby, the feature allows Telegram users to initiate conversations with people or join local groups in their vicinity.

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