Some users reported missing parts of message history on mobile clients, despite messages being visible on Telegram Web and Desktop. Notifications arrived, but the messages themselves were nowhere to be found. This was eventually fixed but caused considerable frustration during the affected period.
Here are a few specific scenarios that have been reported to cause Telegram to crash: crush bug telegram new
The most alarming aspect is that this is reportedly a . This means a malicious user could crash your Telegram app or execute code without you having to click a link, open an attachment, or approve anything. Security consultant Carolina Vivianti described the mechanism as "deeply unsettling": "Simply receiving the content is enough... No confirmation, no user interaction. The system processes the files to generate previews, and it is precisely during this stage that the attack occurs." Some users reported missing parts of message history
If someone claims a , it would likely be: Here are a few specific scenarios that have