The dark side of chat apps | All About

From the sale of illegal drugs and vapes, to sex crimes and money mule activities, popular messaging app Telegram has been a hotbed for criminal activities. But it's not the only one. Why do criminals flock to chat apps for illegal activities? CNA speaks to lawyer James Gomez and cybersecurity tech expert Edwardcher Monreal to find out. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What is Telegram? 01:17 What tactics do criminals use to carry out illegal activities on Telegram? 02:29 Privacy features on Telegram 03:13 Telegram vs WhatsApp 03:53 Should chat apps be held responsible for criminal activities? 04:35 What is the Online Criminal Harms Act? 05:14 What can be done to deter criminal activities on chat apps? Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia