Telegram's MAX messenger application has been removed from Apple's App Store, with the app no longer appearing in search results and returning error messages when users attempt updates. The removal follows a series of documented security vulnerabilities that made the application susceptible to unauthorized access.
The MAX app had previously exhibited multiple critical flaws, including compromised authorization codes, hundreds of documented vulnerabilities, and susceptibility to the Mammoth malware. These weaknesses created substantial risks for users attempting to access the platform, prompting Apple's decision to delist the application from its official marketplace.
The delisting underscores ongoing concerns about security standards for messaging applications operating in regulated app ecosystems. Apple's enforcement action reflects the company's continued scrutiny of applications with unresolved security deficiencies, particularly those handling user authentication and sensitive data.