Telegram founder Pavel Durov challenges hackers after security fix

Durov says a server-side patch closed the reported widget flaw and is inviting anyone to try breaking into his own account Pavel Durov has a message for the hacking community: come and get me. On November 11, researchers at the security firm V12 demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability tied to the widgets. Then, on November 13, Durov weighed in personally. He pushed back hard on claims that the flaw let attackers compromise someone just by sending them a message. According to Durov, exploitation required an active third-party service to be initiated first.