Bybit urged users to update to the latest version in response to a security vulnerability found in Telegram’s Android app that could also put other apps on the device at risk.
The November 13 warning, reported by Wu Blockchain, came after security research firm V12 disclosed a vulnerability in the Android version of Telegram that could allow remote code execution. Bybit said that if a device is compromised, the risk may not be limited to Telegram.
Telegram has rolled out a fix
Telegram said the vulnerability had been fixed and the update was being rolled out to users. Bybit recommended that Android users update Telegram to the latest version, avoid interacting with bots they do not recognize, and refrain from opening suspicious links. The exchange also urged users to follow announcements through verified official channels.
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