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How Telegram Bots Can Be Used to Blackmail Telegram Users
Telegram bots are programmed to look for specific pieces of information on a person. This information can be used for identity theft, hacking a person's account, or to get access to a person's bank account. They also can be used to place orders. If an attacker wants to buy something through a Telegram channel, the bot can be programmed to use the person's account to place the order.
Bots have also been used to steal one-time passwords from consumers. One recent case involves the SMSRanger bot. This bot is programmed to impersonate different banks and online payment services. It has a success rate of 80%. The bot was discovered by Intel 471. It has been used to illegally access accounts at eight different Canadian banks.
Another bot is the GameBot. It's an automated messaging platform within Discord that has been co-opted by fraudsters. It's not actually a bot, though, but it uses automated messaging to store stolen data. The bot was created by a hacker who made a mistake by testing his bot setup on one account. It has been estimated to be making $522,000 a month.
Some bots have also been used to create fake bank accounts. This could allow a hacker to use the victim's bank accounts to purchase gift cards, or to use the victim's credit card credentials to make purchases on Apple Pay.
It was also discovered that a malicious actor manually called service providers and asked for PII. This type of social engineering attack is known as an MFA bypass attack. The victim is tricked into giving the attacker access to their one-time password. The attacker then uses the information to access the victim's account.
The X-Files trojan, on the other hand, is a malicious variant that lets the attacker control the Telegram channel. The X-Files trojan can download data from different browsers. It can also control the Telegram bot by sending commands to it.
While Telegram claims that their bot platform is secure, it's important to be cautious. The bot's security is based on the transport layer security protocol, a part of HTTPS web encryption. The protocol isn't robust enough for secure communication. This can put passwords on different accounts at risk, and can even jeopardize passwords for other services.
It should be noted that there are also sophisticated AI-powered bots that can handle multiple customer journey steps. However, they are not yet powerful enough to handle complex tasks. They're a useful tool, but they won't replace a human's ability to handle these tasks. Having a bot available is great for the average consumer, but companies need more sophisticated bots to manage their customers.
Other popular uses of Telegram bots include blackmail, and collecting information from Telegram users. They also can be used to bypass two-factor authentication codes for banks and other services. It's important to report any suspicious accounts. It's also important to be wary of people who charge for premium support. These scammers may also attempt to blackmail you, and may even use your data to attack other sites.
