The Register | Security Follow Telegram shortlinks knocked offline over sanctioned VPN connection t.me borked for a day until platform proved it had no ties to service favored by cybercriminals Hacker & Security News on Bluesky @hacker.at.thenote.app bsky.app https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/16/telegram-shortlinks-knocked-offline-over-sanctioned-vpn-connection/5271964 theregister.com