Rise of Telegram Malware Scams in Crypto

Crypto scammers have shifted focus to Telegram malware scams, surpassing traditional phishing by 2,000% since November. Scam Sniffer reported a surge in sophisticated malware distribution through fake verification bots in trading, airdrop, and alpha groups. These scams allow attackers to access passwords, wallet files, clipboard data, and browser information. The security firm identified fake bots like OfficiaISafeguardRobot and SafeguardsAuthenticationBot. Scammers now target crypto communities with fake influencer accounts, inviting users to groups for investment insights. Once in, users are tricked into verifying through fake bots that inject malware to steal private keys and raid wallets. Scammers also use fake Cloudflare pages to deploy malware. This shift in tactics aims to exploit user awareness of phishing links. Cado Security Labs and Cyvers have also warned of similar scams, highlighting the increasing threat of crypto theft through malware.