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Telegram reports huge surge in new users as WhatsApp backlash grows

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Telegram has reported a mass of new users over the past 72 hours, an uptick no doubt spurred by Facebook’s recent controversial decision involving WhatsApp and
Telegram has reported a mass of new users over the past 72 hours, an uptick no doubt spurred by Facebook’s recent controversial decision involving WhatsApp and data-sharing. WhatsApp has presented itself as a secure messaging platform, including having introduced encrypted chats. However, last week it was revealed that users will need to agree to share their data with Facebook or move to a different app. In case you missed the news the first time around, it’s quite simple: WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy and if you tap the ‘agree’ button that comes with it, you’ll share certain personal information with Facebook.

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