He said the feature helps protect identity-related information stored locally and can reduce risks from physical device access, malware-driven data theft and account takeover.
SlowMist founder Yuxian urged Telegram desktop users to turn on Passcode Lock and keep the code محفوظ in memory, saying a forgotten code requires logging back into Telegram. He said the feature secures local access to the app and protects sensitive data stored on the device, including identity-related information. The added lock can help limit exposure if someone gains physical access to a computer or if malware is used to steal local data and facilitate account takeover.