Telegram malware scams spike 2,000% as crypto investors face new threat

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods. While phishing...

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Telegram malware scams spike 2,000% as crypto investors face new threat

Source: CryptoSlate

Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer warned that crypto investors are facing a surge in malware scams on social media platform Telegram compared to the traditional phishing methods. While phishing still causes substantial losses—estimated at nearly half a billion dollars in 2024—its growth has plateaued. In contrast, Scam Sniffers reported that Telegram malware scams represent a […]