POPA ReconUpgrade to 7.2.9 or later. That is the only thing that actually closes the problem. The rest reduces exposure.
Upgrade to 7.2.9 or later. That is the only thing that actually closes the problem. The rest reduces exposure. • Turn on “ask where to save each file”. With that setting, automatic download does not happen at all, and the instruction file never reaches the disk. It is the most effective mitigation short of upgrading. • Limit who can add you to groups to your contacts only. Stolen files can only be sent to a channel or a supergroup, so this takes away the place the attacker would have them delivered to. • Set a local passcode, and choose it like a real password. It does not prevent the fi…
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