They warn of camouflaged proxy links in Telegram that reveal the IP address of users

Some links in the courier service Telegram They actually hide a proxy link that, with just one click, can reveal the user’s real IP address to malicious actors, an abuse for which the company will implement a warning.

Proxy on Telegram with a special ‘url’ that allows you to add a proxy easily, with one click. They are commonly used to protect users’ online identity, as they act as an intermediary between the internet-connected device and the server being useful to bypass geographical restrictions or blocks.

This type of link is shared widely in the messaging app, but usually clearly so that users are aware of where they click. However, as Bleeping Computer reports, malicious actors have begun to hide proxy links under the guise of normal links and usernames with domain ‘t.me’.

In this way, when a user clicks on one of these camouflaged links, the Telegram client tries to connect to a proxy automaticallywithout requesting any type of confirmation. It affects the mobile version for iOS and Android.

This allows malicious actors know the IP of the usersa piece of information that they can later use to monitor your approximate location, launch targeted attacks and create profiles.

This abuse was reported on the chekist42 Telegram channel and has been confirmed by cybersecurity researchers such as GangExposed R and 0x6rss. In responses to the aforementioned media, a Telegram spokesperson said that will include warnings in proxy links.