Telegram’s Skeleton Crew: Why Running on Fumes May Lead to a Cybersecurity Nightmare

Telegram needs staff: Founder Pavel Durov boasts about running the company with just 30 engineers and no HR department. Experts warn this skeleton crew leaves the service vulnerable to cyberattacks and legal issues.

Hot Take:

Telegram’s staffing strategy is like bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. It’s bold, but you’ve got to question whether Pavel Durov just loves living on the edge or if he’s auditioning to be the next contestant on “Startups Gone Wild!”

Key Points:

  • Pavel Durov claims Telegram is run by himself and 30 engineers.
  • Telegram lacks a Human Resources (HR) department.
  • Security experts are concerned about Telegram’s minimal staffing.
  • Telegram has a history of not enabling end-to-end encryption by default.
  • The company’s servers are located in the UAE.

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