Network of hyperlocal Russian Telegram channels spew disinformation in occupied Ukraine
Research published by a Ukrainian think tank shows a network of at least 88 local Telegram channels.
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Cybercriminals are posing as Ukraine fundraisers to steal cryptocurrency
The scams have picked up on Telegram.
Scammers are using fake Microsoft 11 installers to spread malware
The malicious sdownloads range from relatively innocuous adware to password stealers and trojans.
Cryptographers unearth vulnerabilities in Telegram’s encryption protocol
The weaknesses range "from technically trivial and easy to exploit to more advanced and of theoretical interest."
Suspected Iranian hackers exploit VPN, Telegram to monitor dissidents
The research shows the limits of the cyber industry’s knowledge of Tehran-linked hacking against those who often bear the brunt of it.
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Deepfakes advertised on underground markets, signaling possible shift, Recorded Future says
It could spell trouble for anyone who relies on options like facial identification technology as part of multi-factor authentication.
Food-delivery fraudsters deploy hacked accounts, stolen credit card info to skim from orders
The grifters advertise their food delivery payment services on Telegram.
Nissan investigated source code exposure, says it plugged leak
A misconfigured server appears to be responsible.
ESET catches spyware posing as Telegram, Android messaging apps
It's the latest example of mobile malware aiming to sneak onto user devices.
Islamic State propaganda efforts struggle after Telegram takedowns, report says
Europol says the extremists have moved from Telegram to other platforms like TamTam, which some Islamic State supporters have warned is essentially like "Russian malware."
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