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From Privacy to Exfiltration: Telegram’s Role in Website Malware
Sucuri Blog blog.sucuri.net
Telegram, a name synonymous with secure messaging, has paradoxically become a tool for cybercriminals who abuse the strengths of the platform to target unsuspecting websites. This popular messaging platform, once known for its commitment to user privacy and security, is now being used in ways its creators never intended: a conduit for controlling malware-infected websites.
In this post, we’ll explain how Telegram has become a useful tool for hackers — and what that means for website owners.
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