Beyond Dark Web: Telegram Emerges as the New Hub for Threat Actors

In this article, we will see a new trend where the dark side of Telegram and how cyber criminals are using the app to coordinate cyber attacks

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Coinmonks
Published in
4 min readJan 4, 2023

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What is Telegram App?

Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and other types of media to each other. It was developed by the Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov and launched in 2013. Since its inception, Telegram has gained a reputation for being a secure and private messaging app, which has made it popular among individuals who value their privacy.

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Telegram App’s Features that Lure Threat Actors:

In recent years, there has been a trend of threat actors using Telegram as a preferred platform for their activities. This trend is worrying for several reasons.

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Coinmonks

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