Telegram has added shareable chat folders that can be used to get new people onboard multiple groups or channels at once.

Messaging platform Telegram is powering up on the chatbot front, with the launch of what it dubs a "bot-powered gaming platform" -- in a bid to try to drive more engagement via addictive new features.

The bot is available from Microsoft and Telegram users who add it to their chats can have one-on-one conversations with the chatbot.

ESET researchers have discovered a new type of Android RAT called HeroRat, that is abusing the Telegram protocol for command and control, and data exfiltration.