Threats Tagged 'telegram bot'

An active campaign targets Trust Wallet users through malicious QR codes distributed via Telegram, exploiting deep link mechanisms to redirect victims to Netlify-hosted phishing domains. The attack masquerades as a legitimate USDT transfer interface but covertly triggers an ERC-20 approve() transaction, granting unlimited token allowance to an attacker-controlled contract on BNB Smart Chain. This enables persistent fund drainage without further victim interaction. The modular drainer architecture uses config.js for control parameters and main.js for execution logic, with integrated Telegram bot infrastructure providing real-time transaction monitoring. Analysis confirms 52 transaction notifications indicating active exploitation. The campaign employs social engineering through a deceptive dollar-one illusion where victims believe they are initiating small transactions while actually granting unlimited wallet access. Multiple cloned phishing domains demonstrate scalable deployment within a Drainer-as-a-Servic

MuddyWater APT has launched Operation Olalampo, targeting organizations in the MENA region. The campaign involves new malware variants, including a Rust backdoor called CHAR, downloaders GhostFetch and HTTP_VIP, and an advanced backdoor GhostBackDoor. Notably, the group is using Telegram bots for command-and-control, revealing insights into their post-exploitation tactics. The operation, first observed on January 26, 2026, shows tactical and technical overlaps with previous MuddyWater activities. Key discoveries include potential AI-assisted malware development and infrastructure reuse dating back to October 2025. The campaign aligns with ongoing geopolitical tensions and provides valuable information on the threat actor's evolving techniques.

MediumMalwareUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaQatar+7#ghostbackdoor#ai-assisted#operation olalampo

Shuyal Stealer is a sophisticated infostealer malware targeting 19 different browsers. It conducts deep system reconnaissance, collecting detailed hardware information and user data. The malware disables Windows Task Manager, ensures persistence through startup folder insertion, and exfiltrates stolen data via a Telegram bot. Shuyal's capabilities include credential harvesting from multiple browsers, clipboard capture, screenshot taking, and Discord token theft. It employs evasion techniques like self-deletion and uses PowerShell for data compression. The malware's wide-ranging browser targets and extensive data collection make it a significant threat to user privacy and system security.

MediumMalwareGermanyFranceUnited Kingdom+5#evasion#browser targeting#system reconnaissance