Security News > 2023 > August > Xiaomi's MIUI now flags Telegram as dangerous in China
Asian smartphone giant Xiaomi is now blocking Telegram from being installed on devices using its MIUI system and firmware interface.
If an app is deemed malicious or dangerous, MIUI tries to remove the app from the device and block the installation.
Recent revelations indicate that Xiaomi's MIUI is now flagging the popular messaging platform Telegram as a dangerous app in China.
According to reports on Telegram channels, when MIUI identifies Telegram, it displays a warning stating, "The app has not passed Xiaomi's security review. This app is fraudulent, and using it may lead to risks like fraudulent deductions or unwarranted consumption. For security reasons, it is advised to activate security measures to ensure application safety and guard against risky apps."
BleepingComputer received confirmation from Chinese mobile developer Hikari Calyx, who stated that reports about MIUI flagging Telegram and other apps in China are "Confirmed true."
More recently, China has also turned its attention to apps that facilitate unmonitored communication or content sharing, such as we are seeing with Telegram.