Telegram Increasingly Used to Sell Access, Malware and Stolen Logs

Cybercriminals are now increasingly using Telegram to sell corporate access, malware subscriptions, and stealer logs, turning the messaging app into a fast cybercrime hub.

For most of us, Telegram is just a handy app for personal and group chats. But for the cybersecurity world, it has become something much more concerning. According to a detailed analysis by the research firm CYFIRMA, the app has turned into the primary “office” for hackers, effectively moving the shady dealings of the old Dark Web into a much faster and easier-to-reach space.

Why the Shift

Previously, if you wanted to buy stolen data, you had to access the Tor network, which, as we know it, has been a constant target for police. When one of those old forums got shut down, the criminals lost everything. However, CYFIRMA’s latest research suggests that Telegram has fixed that problem for them.

According to their blog post ...