# Security researchers warn Telegram links can doxx you – even with a VPN

> Researchers found a flaw with Telegram that can expose user IP addresses The one-click vulnerability exploits the app’s automatic proxy checking The bug "bypasses all configured proxies" within the app, including VPNs…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/security-researchers-warn-telegram-links-can-doxx-you-even-with-a-vpn?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6967b755b8ced335c711a2be)
- **Published:** 2026-01-14
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #researchers #security #telegram #click #doxx #flaw #links #vulnerability
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6967b755b8ced335c711a2be

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