Crypto Wallet Hacking through Telegram

[mich]

I have heard that a lot of crypto wallets are hacked through Telegram. Personally, this is why I don't use Telegram.
I think too many bad actors are looking for ways to exploit Telegram users. For social media, I only use Facebook and Instagram because I have heard of less incidents of hacking on those platforms.

[Beparanf]

I have heard that a lot of crypto wallets are hacked through Telegram. Personally, this is why I don't use Telegram.
I think too many bad actors are looking for ways to exploit Telegram users. For social media, I only use Facebook and Instagram because I have heard of less incidents of hacking on those platforms.

It depends how you will use telegram to be safe from hacks. You can be hack on any social media chat apps if you always clicking random links send by random user especially those who DM at most. You can set your telegram account private and auto block all those DM with links and never click any links that you will see on group chat. Just click it if it's coming from an official telegram account. You don't need to be afraid when using Telegram, Just be cautious and avoid clicking links as much possible because this what typically hackers do to scam on TG.

[Ultegra134]

Hats off to you, for informing the community. Although I'm not using Telegram, I used to use Discord regarding some communities about staking and related services. However, I was disappointed to see that in every single group I joined, I received plenty of scam and phising attempts, one of which almost got me screwed over, which would result in quite a few thousands in losses.

As a result, I've resorted to stop using such services such as Telegram, Discord etc. due to the high risk they involve, regarding its users.

They are everywhere.

That's why I'm not using any of them but only for certain updates with things that I've been following. But when it comes to communicating with any of those platforms.

It's always the same people that have the same tricks of telling this and that and will lead you to their scam person and links. Although I'm aware of their scam, it's annoying that they randomly come.

Had a conversation a few months ago with an administrator from a Discord group, it was the one that I almost got scammed on. He told me that it's a common occurrence, a daily thing, even in their group, and quite a few people contacted him that day, to report the scammer, which led to thousands in losses.

I also dun goofed and inserted my private key on some random website which did look legit, but it was stupid to say the least. I'm still unsure on how I fell for it, however, I was one of the lucky ones, who after conducting such a stupid move, immediately moved any funds and unstaked any assets to a new wallet.

It was a horrifying experience.

[Cryptmuster]

Had a conversation a few months ago with an administrator from a Discord group, it was the one that I almost got scammed on. He told me that it's a common occurrence, a daily thing, even in their group, and quite a few people contacted him that day, to report the scammer, which led to thousands in losses.

I also dun goofed and inserted my private key on some random website which did look legit, but it was stupid to say the least. I'm still unsure on how I fell for it, however, I was one of the lucky ones, who after conducting such a stupid move, immediately moved any funds and unstaked any assets to a new wallet.

It was a horrifying experience.

You need to be careful and very attentive, because scammers are constantly coming up with new ways of deception. In the telegram settings, you need to disable the automatic download and installation of programs, because in this way you can install a malicious program that will give scammers access to your wallets. Never be in a hurry, always check and think a few times.

[Ultegra134]

Had a conversation a few months ago with an administrator from a Discord group, it was the one that I almost got scammed on. He told me that it's a common occurrence, a daily thing, even in their group, and quite a few people contacted him that day, to report the scammer, which led to thousands in losses.

I also dun goofed and inserted my private key on some random website which did look legit, but it was stupid to say the least. I'm still unsure on how I fell for it, however, I was one of the lucky ones, who after conducting such a stupid move, immediately moved any funds and unstaked any assets to a new wallet.

It was a horrifying experience.

You need to be careful and very attentive, because scammers are constantly coming up with new ways of deception. In the telegram settings, you need to disable the automatic download and installation of programs, because in this way you can install a malicious program that will give scammers access to your wallets. Never be in a hurry, always check and think a few times.

That's the main reason I don't join groups anymore, Discord, Telegram, whatever it is, except it's an emergency or need specific assistance, which is rare. Anyway, the internet is full of scammers, so it's not surprising that they also appear in cryptocurrency groups, however, they seem to be more common in groups regarding tokens and staking platforms (Beefy, Supra Finance etc.).

[TheGreatPython]

I have heard that a lot of crypto wallets are hacked through Telegram. Personally, this is why I don't use Telegram.
I think too many bad actors are looking for ways to exploit Telegram users. For social media, I only use Facebook and Instagram because I have heard of less incidents of hacking on those platforms.

Less incidents on fb and ig? But, how come when facebook and instagram are two of the most famous social media platforms today? Hackers go on a place where its crowded because its going to be easy for them to get a victim. Telegram is also a famous messaging platform and crypto people are using this the most, no wonder why this was invaded by the crypto hackers and not to mention that the amount of spam on this messaging app is too much but that can be fixed.

You can also follow what is posted by the op and you will have a less fear of using telegram. Having a spare device is helpful and you must separate your main device where you store you crypto wallets and other important stuffs.

[Ultegra134]

I have heard that a lot of crypto wallets are hacked through Telegram. Personally, this is why I don't use Telegram.
I think too many bad actors are looking for ways to exploit Telegram users. For social media, I only use Facebook and Instagram because I have heard of less incidents of hacking on those platforms.

Less incidents on fb and ig? But, how come when facebook and instagram are two of the most famous social media platforms today? Hackers go on a place where its crowded because its going to be easy for them to get a victim. Telegram is also a famous messaging platform and crypto people are using this the most, no wonder why this was invaded by the crypto hackers and not to mention that the amount of spam on this messaging app is too much but that can be fixed.

You can also follow what is posted by the op and you will have a less fear of using telegram. Having a spare device is helpful and you must separate your main device where you store you crypto wallets and other important stuffs.

Facebook isn't the website you'll get your cryptocurrency wallet breached, at least such scams don't happen that regularly, compared to Telegram and Discord. Yes, Facebook (I don't use Instagram) is filled with spam, fake contests or fan pages, while there are quite a few incidents of viruses spreading through Messenger, due to some idiots opening links "Is that you on the video, www.randomviruslink.com", but I highly doubt that such attempts are directed towards crypto scamming.

[Ozero]

Hackers use malware files for attack device. They creta malwares and share on Telegram and when anyone download it then hacker got all information about device and then he control device easily and hack wallets and personal information.

Participants in such cryptocurrency forums are primarily the target of such hacker attacks, because if we use such forums and participate in bounty campaigns that are located in them, then we have cryptocurrency wallets on our devices. If earlier hackers hunted for various information, then during the period of growth of cryptocurrency, they also got a good material incentive for their activities. Therefore, we need to be especially careful with our privacy.

[perfect999]

I have heard that a lot of crypto wallets are hacked through Telegram. Personally, this is why I don't use Telegram.
I think too many bad actors are looking for ways to exploit Telegram users. For social media, I only use Facebook and Instagram because I have heard of less incidents of hacking on those platforms.

It would be very difficult for anyone to be able to hack your phone or cryptocurrency wallet account through any of these social media platforms, which are Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and the rest of them because of how they are built, they are not like Telegram.

Telegram is a totally different app and the way it is built is totally different and it has way too much of allowance for the platform to be used for a lot of things, which kind of allows hackers the opportunity to do almost whatever they want to do with the platform. It’s up to us to be cautious of the apps we are using.

[jerry0]

So when you click on a link sent by someone, you are at risk then?  What about things like discord?  Such as imagine you want to join a discord group and someone gives you the link to the group?  Now assuming when you click on it and its the actual group... is it possible you get hacked just for clicking that link because even though it gets you to the group, it still gives malware?

[boyptc]

Hats off to you, for informing the community. Although I'm not using Telegram, I used to use Discord regarding some communities about staking and related services. However, I was disappointed to see that in every single group I joined, I received plenty of scam and phising attempts, one of which almost got me screwed over, which would result in quite a few thousands in losses.

As a result, I've resorted to stop using such services such as Telegram, Discord etc. due to the high risk they involve, regarding its users.

They are everywhere.

That's why I'm not using any of them but only for certain updates with things that I've been following. But when it comes to communicating with any of those platforms.

It's always the same people that have the same tricks of telling this and that and will lead you to their scam person and links. Although I'm aware of their scam, it's annoying that they randomly come.

Had a conversation a few months ago with an administrator from a Discord group, it was the one that I almost got scammed on. He told me that it's a common occurrence, a daily thing, even in their group, and quite a few people contacted him that day, to report the scammer, which led to thousands in losses.

I also dun goofed and inserted my private key on some random website which did look legit, but it was stupid to say the least. I'm still unsure on how I fell for it, however, I was one of the lucky ones, who after conducting such a stupid move, immediately moved any funds and unstaked any assets to a new wallet.

It was a horrifying experience.

Still an experience that will make you the others aware of these scammers and hackers.

There's no need for anyone to input their private keys to such websites if you're holding it in your wallet. It's like you folks being hypnotized online that made you do it.

But with the trick of making their website look legit, that's really one factor that makes people fall for it.

[doomloop]

Recently i was reading an article where Hackers target crypto wallets through Telegram using Echelon malware is explained.
I have followed the instructions and disabled the Automatic download of media option in telegram. But i fear that many people will keep the auto download option enable because of unaware of this threat.
I wonder how this virus will work and how can they reach to our wallets / exchanges?

Really bad how these hackers keep on coming up with new tricks on how they can go about scamming people. I always make sure to avoid anything that will lead into having problem with any of these scammers online. Always being careful with social media and the type of information I leave online, because if you are not careful on how you’re leaving information online that’s how they would be able to get you. So, it’s very important that we are aware of what we are doing online and know the things that we have to avoid.

[libert19]

That's first thing I do on emails/messengers although reason is to save data  , glad it saves me from this too

[KaliLinux]

Recently i was reading an article where Hackers target crypto wallets through Telegram using Echelon malware is explained.
I have followed the instructions and disabled the Automatic download of media option in telegram. But i fear that many people will keep the auto download option enable because of unaware of this threat.
I wonder how this virus will work and how can they reach to our wallets / exchanges?

I have always thought that having a different device for you wallet authentications is always best this way we can keep all of our login details away from the our other social media devices. I however understand that it is really difficult to get away from all this scammers trying everything possible to get access to crypto wallets.

[Ultegra134]

Hats off to you, for informing the community. Although I'm not using Telegram, I used to use Discord regarding some communities about staking and related services. However, I was disappointed to see that in every single group I joined, I received plenty of scam and phising attempts, one of which almost got me screwed over, which would result in quite a few thousands in losses.

As a result, I've resorted to stop using such services such as Telegram, Discord etc. due to the high risk they involve, regarding its users.

They are everywhere.

That's why I'm not using any of them but only for certain updates with things that I've been following. But when it comes to communicating with any of those platforms.

It's always the same people that have the same tricks of telling this and that and will lead you to their scam person and links. Although I'm aware of their scam, it's annoying that they randomly come.

Had a conversation a few months ago with an administrator from a Discord group, it was the one that I almost got scammed on. He told me that it's a common occurrence, a daily thing, even in their group, and quite a few people contacted him that day, to report the scammer, which led to thousands in losses.

I also dun goofed and inserted my private key on some random website which did look legit, but it was stupid to say the least. I'm still unsure on how I fell for it, however, I was one of the lucky ones, who after conducting such a stupid move, immediately moved any funds and unstaked any assets to a new wallet.

It was a horrifying experience.

Still an experience that will make you the others aware of these scammers and hackers.

There's no need for anyone to input their private keys to such websites if you're holding it in your wallet. It's like you folks being hypnotized online that made you do it.

But with the trick of making their website look legit, that's really one factor that makes people fall for it.

Such experiences teach us to be more cautious next time, while at the same time not trusting anyone on the internet, despite what platform it is. I'm still dumbfounded on how I actually proceeded and typed my private key, how could I be so foolish? I was tired and sleepy, however, I'm still trying to figure out what I was thinking. Fortunately for me, adrenaline rushed through my veins the moment I inserted the private key, realizing that it was a shady and fishy job.

[luzijia]

Recently i was reading an article where Hackers target crypto wallets through Telegram using Echelon malware is explained.
I have followed the instructions and disabled the Automatic download of media option in telegram. But i fear that many people will keep the auto download option enable because of unaware of this threat.
I wonder how this virus will work and how can they reach to our wallets / exchanges?

don't use tg which is best safe

[Hamza2424]

Ohh I recently checked that auto media download is enabled on my side too, The OPs wonder how this virus works well. I think this is pretty easy for the already existing file in the device to manipulate personal data. Once this virus installs itself onto your device then you can do anything except for particular scenarios. Virus files duplicate and hide in a proper way then slowly poison your device life line which is (Firewalls / Protection layers and crack your data encryptions).

[mendace]

Recently i was reading an article where Hackers target crypto wallets through Telegram using Echelon malware is explained.
I have followed the instructions and disabled the Automatic download of media option in telegram. But i fear that many people will keep the auto download option enable because of unaware of this threat.
I wonder how this virus will work and how can they reach to our wallets / exchanges?

Thanks for reporting, I use telegram a lot and I've always kept the automatic media download option disabled.  I can't tell you how they can hack you but lately there are too many scams on the platform, be careful and immediately block anyone who contacts you privately.

[Hispo]

Good information OP, thanks for letting us know.

I would also like to add (for those who use Telegram both on cellphone and on PC), I believe that turning off the auto-download on the phone does not prevent this feature to continue on PC and other clients. Be aware of this, because this could mean that the malware could end up being on the Downloads folder of your PC if you are not careful enough. 

[yhiaali3]

Unfortunately, these things are very common, but for the first time I hear that they are also on Telegram. It is necessary to disable the automatic download feature, whether in Telegram or others, this is very dangerous.
But I did not know what kind of wallets were targeted by the virus exactly, there are many versions of Telegram on Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone, I am using the version of Telegram for Windows desktop and I have an Electrum wallet installed on the Windows system, so I do not know if this virus can target this wallet?