One-Click IP Leak Vulnerability Exposes Telegram Users' Real IP Addresses

One-Click IP Leak Vulnerability Exposes Telegram Users' Real IP Addresses

First seen 15 Jan 2026, 14:53 UTC CybernewsCybersecuritynewsSocradar 45.3

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A vulnerability in Telegram allows attackers to expose users' real IP addresses with a single click, bypassing proxy protections on both Android and iOS devices. This flaw, linked to Telegram's automatic proxy validation mechanism, enables threat actors to deanonymize users through seemingly harmless username links. Users of the platform are at risk of being tracked and identified.