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Stolen iPhones, Bigger Heists: The Underground Unlocking and Phishing Trade
technology12 days ago

Stolen iPhones, Bigger Heists: The Underground Unlocking and Phishing Trade

Researchers from Infoblox traced a thriving underground market that sells iPhone unlocking tools and phishing kits on Telegram and other services, linking dozens of groups to more than 10,000 phishing domains; unlocked stolen devices can fetch hundreds to thousands of dollars, incentivizing a supply chain that can let criminals access bank and crypto accounts via social engineering—even as Apple hardens Find My and other protections.

via WIRED|
#cybercrime#iphone#phishing
Russian lifestyle influencers openly challenge Putin amid internet crackdown
world1 month ago

Russian lifestyle influencers openly challenge Putin amid internet crackdown

Prominent Russian lifestyle and beauty influencers, including Victoria Bonya, publicly criticized Putin and highlighted fears over tightened internet restrictions and Telegram outages, signaling a rare wave of public dissent as polls show waning support and the Kremlin tightens controls; analysts say war fatigue and political pressure are reshaping public mood even among loyal supporters.

via CNN|
#influencers#internet-censorship#putin
Unmasked: 108 Chrome Extensions Leak Google and Telegram Data
technology1 month ago

Unmasked: 108 Chrome Extensions Leak Google and Telegram Data

Security researchers found 108 Chrome extensions (published by five developers but controlled by a single operator) that steal Google account data and Telegram messages, with about 20,000 installations. The extensions can backdoor URLs, inject HTML, and exfiltrate Telegram Web sessions every 15 seconds, while some also capture Google sign‑in credentials and translate tools that reveal user emails. Users should audit installed extensions, log out of Telegram Web sessions, review third‑party app permissions, and avoid dubious extension listings.

via Lifehacker|
#chrome-extensions#google-account#malware
Batch of 108 Chrome extensions steals Google and Telegram data from about 20,000 users
technology1 month ago

Batch of 108 Chrome extensions steals Google and Telegram data from about 20,000 users

Researchers uncovered a campaign of 108 Chrome extensions that funnel user data to a shared command-and-control backend, stealing Google account credentials via OAuth2, exfiltrating Telegram sessions, stripping security headers, and injecting ads and arbitrary scripts across every page you visit, in a campaign affecting roughly 20,000 installs. The extensions masqueraded as Telegram clients, gaming tools, and video enhancers, making the backdoor hard to spot; users should remove these extensions and log out of Telegram Web immediately.

via The Hacker News|
#backdoor#chrome-extension#data-exfiltration
Russia Tightens Its Internet Grip Toward a Sovereign Network
world1 month ago

Russia Tightens Its Internet Grip Toward a Sovereign Network

Russia is deploying a patchwork of mobile outages, site restrictions, and sweeping Telegram blocks as part of a push toward a sovereign, government-controlled internet, with officials signaling a broader rollout and a domestic alternative; analysts describe it as an opaque, stepwise tightening that could isolate Russia from global networks and disrupt daily life and business.

via The Guardian|
#internet-censorship#rostelecom#russia
Newly Emergent Group Vows Attacks on U.S. and Israeli Interests Across Europe
world2 months ago

Newly Emergent Group Vows Attacks on U.S. and Israeli Interests Across Europe

CBS News reports that Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, a little‑known group that has claimed a string of antisemitic attacks across Europe, told CBS it will target U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide. Attacks include London ambulances burned and a car set on fire in Antwerp; Dutch police have arrested five teenagers in Rotterdam linked to a synagogue attack. Analysts say the group may be Iran-aligned and relying on Telegram to coordinate, with security services reviewing CCTV footage as investigations continue and authorities urge caution about state sponsorship or copycat tactics.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#europe#iran
Hong Kong Man Finds His Sex Tape Circulated in Illegal Spy-Cam Chats
world3 months ago

Hong Kong Man Finds His Sex Tape Circulated in Illegal Spy-Cam Chats

A Hong Kong man identified as Eric says he and his girlfriend were secretly filmed having sex in a Shenzhen hotel, and the clip appeared in illicit spy-cam chats marketed as porn. BBC reports note thousands of similar videos circulated on sites and Telegram, which is often used for distributing such content despite China’s bans; a trader linked to the material profited from it. Telegram says it forbids non-consensual porn and moderates content. The couple are traumatized, and the story underscores ongoing privacy violations and the global illicit spy-cam market amid China’s crackdown on obscene material online.

via HuffPost|
#china-crackdown#non-consensual-pornography#privacy-breach
AI Nudification on Telegram Sparks Global Wave of Online Abuse
technology3 months ago

AI Nudification on Telegram Sparks Global Wave of Online Abuse

A Guardian analysis shows millions on Telegram have created and shared AI-generated nude images, with at least 150 channels worldwide offering nudification services or nude feeds, making graphic content easily accessible and scalable. Telegram says such material violates its rules and has removed more than 952,000 pieces of offending material in 2025; meanwhile nudification apps with AI tech have hundreds of millions of downloads on Google Play and Apple App Store. The report links AI-enabled abuse to a broader rise in online violence against women, highlights regulatory gaps in many countries, and describes real-world harms for victims including reputational damage, job loss, and ostracism.

via The Guardian|
#ai#deepfake#nudification
Online Group Responsible for Campus Swatting and Shooter Hoaxes
world8 months ago

Online Group Responsible for Campus Swatting and Shooter Hoaxes

An online group called Purgatory claimed responsibility for recent swatting incidents at U.S. college campuses, including Villanova, by making false emergency calls to draw law enforcement to these locations. The group used Telegram to publicize their actions, but their claims remain unverified, and authorities suspect their involvement in multiple hoaxes.

via The New York Times|
#campus-safety#hoax-emergency-calls#law-enforcement
Russia Tightens Restrictions on Messaging App Calls
privacy-and-security9 months ago

Russia Tightens Restrictions on Messaging App Calls

Russia is restricting secure communications by blocking end-to-end encrypted calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, citing security concerns, amidst broader efforts to control internet use. The article also covers various security incidents and measures, including accidental disclosures by ICE agents, alleged Russian hacking of a Norwegian dam, and increased facial recognition deployment in the UK.

via WIRED|
#cybersecurity#encryption#privacy-and-security