The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram messenger on official devices. This decision was made following recommendations from the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, which is due to the need to increase the level of information security.
Restrictions in action. This is what trying to use Telegram on work devices looks like now
When opening Telegram on company devices, the site reports that “access is blocked in accordance with the decision of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.”.
Previously, Yurchyshyn reported that the Verkhovna Rada Administration would restrict the use of Telegram on the recommendation of the National Security and Defense Council.
The Head of the National Council for Television and Radio Broadcasting, Olga Gerasymiuk, reported that the National Council is prohibited from using Telegram on work computers and phones.
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has announced a ban on Telegram on official devices of civil servants, military personnel, and critical infrastructure workers. The decision was made due to national security threats associated with the use of the messenger during wartime.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation stated that the Telegram ban only applies to official devices of civil servants and military personnel. The use of the messenger on personal smartphones is not restricted.
