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361 million stolen accounts leaked on Telegram added to HIBP
2024-06-03 19:47

A massive trove of 361 million email addresses from credentials stolen by password-stealing malware, in credential stuffing attacks, and from data breaches was added to the Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service, allowing anyone to check if their accounts have been compromised. Cybersecurity researchers collected these credentials from numerous Telegram cybercrime channels, where the stolen data is commonly leaked to the channel's users to build reputation and subscribers.

FBI takes down BreachForums ransomware website and Telegram channel
2024-05-15 22:31

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Telegram CEO calls out rival Signal, claiming it has ties to US government
2024-05-14 14:30

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Telegram is down with "Connecting" error
2024-04-26 16:38

Telegram users are currently experiencing issues worldwide, with users unable to use the website and mobile apps. [...]

Telegram fixes Windows app zero-day used to launch Python scripts
2024-04-12 18:46

Telegram fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its Windows desktop application that could be used to bypass security warnings and automatically launch Python scripts. The next day, a proof of concept exploit was shared on the XSS hacking forum explaining that a typo in the source code for Telegram for Windows could be exploited to send Python.

Telegram fixes Windows app zero-day caused by file extension typo
2024-04-12 18:46

This caused the file to automatically be executed by Python without a warning from Telegram like it does for other executables, and was supposed to do for this file if it wasn't for a typo. In a statement to BleepingComputer, Telegram rightfully disputes that the bug was a zero-click flaw but confirmed they fixed the "Issue" in Telegram for Windows to prevent Python scripts from automatically launching when clicked.

Telegram Offers Premium Subscription in Exchange for Using Your Number to Send OTPs
2024-03-28 08:07

In June 2017, a study of more than 3,000 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) students published by the National Bureau for Economic Research (NBER) found that 98% of them were willing to...

Telegram Marketplaces Fuel Phishing Attacks with Easy-to-Use Kits and Malware
2024-01-31 12:21

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to the "democratization" of the phishing ecosystem owing to the emergence of Telegram as an epicenter for cybercrime, enabling threat actors to...

Cybercriminals Using Telekopye Telegram Bot to Craft Phishing Scams on a Grand Scale
2023-11-24 15:32

More details have emerged about a malicious Telegram bot called Telekopye that's used by threat actors to pull off large-scale phishing scams. "Telekopye can craft phishing websites, emails, SMS...

WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration
2023-09-16 18:56

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings. The revelation came amidst the TOKEN2049 conference, where the TON Foundation and Telegram publicly announced their partnership.