Pavel Durov denied allegations about the small staff of Telegram developers, emphasizing that the company employs about 60 specialists, which allows it to quickly respond to calls.
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Core team
A representative of the Telegram messenger clarified that the company employs significantly more employees than those mentioned in video of 30 engineers. The core team consists of approximately 60 experienced professionals in various fields. Such a compact structure allows you to quickly respond to challenges and avoid bureaucratic delays inherent in large organizations.
Additional divisions
In addition to the main team, Telegram has separate groups responsible for moderation content and curbing abuse. This ensures user safety and compliance with established regulations.
Transparency and openness
A representative of the messenger denied some of the information contained in the TechCrunch article. In particular, he emphasized that Telegram does not have data centers in the UAE where user data could be stored. In addition, the messenger’s encryption protocols are fully documented, and program codes are open to study by independent researchers. Many experts, including scientists from the University of Udine in Italy, have confirmed the reliability of the encryption algorithms used by Telegram.
“To date, no viable ways have been discovered to break the encryption used by Telegram,” a company spokesperson said.
An additional factor of transparency is support for reproducible builds for iOS and Android, which allows researchers to ensure that applications are consistent with the source code.
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- Telegram is a popular cross-platform messenger with an emphasis on security and privacy.
- Pavel Durov ─ founder of Telegram, who previously created the social network VKontakte.
- TechCrunch ─ an authoritative source covering news in the field of technology and startups.
- University of Udine is a higher education institution in Italy.
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A Telegram representative commented on the concerns of security experts related to the mention of “about 30 engineers” working on the messenger. He stated that the TechCrunch article on which the ITC.UA material is based is largely based on a misunderstanding of the words of Pavel Durov.
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Федор
I wonder who is hiding behind this anonymous “Telegram representative”? 🤔 It’s awkward to hear that the article is based on a misunderstanding of Durov’s words.
София
I think they just want to correct a misconception about their team. 60 people is really not much for such a large-scale project. 💻 Maybe that’s why they have security problems?
Герман
I'm glad Telegram has finally cleared things up. 👍 The openness of the code and the ability to check encryption are a big plus for trust in the messenger.
Джованни
Not surprisingly, researchers from Italy checked Telegram. 🇮🇹 I would like to know more about their findings regarding the security of the application.
Карл
Ha, how can that be? Shouldn't there be a maximum number of developers to ensure security? 🤨 A small team is a red flag, as stated earlier.
Фредерик
I think a small team can be an advantage. 💡 Fewer people means less risk of information leaks and more efficient management. The main thing is that the team has real professionals.
Збигнев
As a former skeptic, I still doubt Telegram's security. 🚩 But it might be worth giving them a chance and listening to what the researchers have to say after checking the code.
Анна
The most important thing for me is the confidentiality of correspondence. 🔒 If Telegram really provides secure encryption as they claim, then I'm ready to trust them.