Why Are Threat Actors Moving from Tor to Telegram?

Why Are Threat Actors Moving from Tor to Telegram?

a year ago
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-great-exodus-to-telegram-a-tour-of-the-new-cybercrime-underground/

The world of cybercrime is moving quickly. Threat actors, ransomware gangs, malware developers, and others are increasingly and rapidly moving off of the "traditional" dark web (Tor sites) and onto illicit Telegram channels specializing in cybercrime.

This Flare article will examine the reasons why threat actors are shifting from Tor and provide detailed guidance for best practices in monitoring Telegram channels.