Telegram founder Pavel Durov revealed that a blackmail group has been exploiting Apple's app review process by flooding Telegram with illegal content, then reporting it to force removals. The group uses AI to modify old messages to hide improper content and avoids user reports. Durov disclosed that these actors demand payment and report to Apple if refused—a tactic that briefly removed Telegram from the App Store. While Telegram quickly resolved the issue, Durov warns other platforms may face similar coordinated attacks exploiting strict app store policies.