Beware of malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets through “Telegram”
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Answer Beware of malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets through “Telegram”
Fraudsters seek in all ways and means to gain access to users’ money and currencies, and you find them inventing many ways and means to achieve their goal.
Recently, a cybersecurity researcher nicknamed “officer_cia” shared on Twitter details of a malicious program that focuses on crypto wallets and login data for different wallets. This malware is called “Echelon”.
Warning ❗️ attack on my posts @cable Encrypted chats are now in progress. Attackers use an account called “Smokes Night” to spread Echelon malware by dropping a file in a chat room.
TLDR: Disable auto download in Telegram settings now.
👇 See the topic below 👇
– CIA officer (@officer_cia) December 25, 2021
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“Echelon” targets cryptocurrency theft:
The cybersecurity researcher took to Twitter to warn all Telegram users of new attacks on crypto wallets registered on Telegram.
According to this expert, a Telegram user can unknowingly receive “Echelon” malware by sending it to an infected file in chat rooms.
The expert attached a report on similar attacks and lists the affected cryptocurrency services, which includes a number of popular wallets such as:
“AtomicWallet”, “Electrum” and “Exodus”.
This version of the Echelon malware contains multiple functions to steal credentials and computer fingerprints.
It also tries to take a screenshot of the victim’s device periodically.
Here’s how you can protect yourself:
Malware can steal information even if the Telegram user does not open the file.
The auto-download option built into the messenger makes this possible.
As such, we recommend Telegram users to disable the automatic download option in the app settings.
In 2021, the Echelon malware was described as “ransom”, a malicious program that encrypts files for ransom and money.
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It is worth noting that in 2021 alone, ransomware stole millions of dollars, and criminals usually demand ransom in the form of Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Monero.
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