Cyber ​​Attack against a Messaging App in Hong Kong – World

Hong Kong / China The Telegram messaging service, which allows its users to send encrypted messages, has been the subject of a complete cyberattack.

According to the CEO of the company, it was possible to say that the attack was perpetrated on the Chinese side, which is related to the big demonstrations in Hong Kong.

Many protesters in Hong Kong used telegrams to avoid monitoring and coordinating protests against the disputed extradition law. On Wednesday, when police used tear gas and rubber bullets against the protesters, Telegram announced that they had been victims of a hacker attack and that many users had encountered major problems with the attacks. Use of the application.

China rejects the allegations.

"What I can say is that China is still opposed to all forms of cyber-attacks." China is also a victim of cyber-attacks, "said Geng Shuang, spokesman. from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.