The second half of 2024 has become a record-breaking period for internet scammers involved in stealing Telegram accounts. According to F6, the number of stolen accounts increased by 25.5% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 1.2 million.
On the black market, the cost of a stolen account registered to a Russian number has risen to 160 rubles. This is 6% more than at the beginning of the year.
One of the popular phishing schemes involves fake voting. Attackers invite users to vote for a candidate by clicking on a link that requires verification via Telegram. Scammers are increasingly using automated methods, turning account theft into an attack conveyor.
Information security experts have identified a new vulnerability in the Telegram API. It allows attackers to register accounts on purchased numbers and access them through active sessions. Scammers also create fake Wi-Fi networks.
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