If you found this file on your computer and didn't create it yourself:
: You (or someone with access to your PC) manually zipped the Telegram "tdata" folder to move or back up an account. tdata(1).zip
: If a hacker gets your tdata folder, they can drop it into their own Telegram Desktop directory and instantly be logged in as you . If you found this file on your computer
The tdata folder contains everything needed to bypass Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on a desktop. : Because this uses an existing "authorized" session,
: Because this uses an existing "authorized" session, you might not even get a notification about a "new login" until the damage is done. 🛑 What to do if you found this file
When you see a file named tdata(1).zip , it usually indicates one of two scenarios:
: If it came from an unknown source, it could contain a "stub" or additional malware.