What are Telegram bots used for?

All Telegram messages are always securely encrypted . Messages in Secret Chats use client-client encryption, while Cloud Chats use client-server/server-client encryption and are stored encrypted in the Telegram Cloud (more here).

Automatic messages prompt users to send one-time password (OTP) codes along with other account information. If successful, Telegram bots collect codes, enabling hackers to bypass the bank’s OTP verification system, hack a user’s account, and withdraw funds .

Telegram bots are small programs that can embed in Telegram chats or public channels and perform a specific function. They can offer customized keyboards, produce cat memes on demand, or even accept payments and act as a digital storefront .17 Oca 2019