Telegram has transformed into an app that’s used by crime gangs based in Southeast Asia, a new report from the UN confirmed.
The Drugs and Crime division of the United Nations says this platform has transformed into more than just an instant chatting app. It’s now a digital hub where crime gangs allow cybercrime to occur in full force. This means fraud schemes, deepfake software, and more are now available through the app directly.
As per the UN, the growing number of evidence has brought such claims to light as now vendors turn to the app to perform cyber crime.
The shocking reports highlighted how the figures enable crime and fraud to go up to $36.5B each year. Shockingly human trafficking is also on the rise, thanks to the app, which further assists criminals in getting targets.
Another report showed how the app’s users have been using terms linked to deepfake tech for quite some time now. This just goes to show how the demand and interest in this field have grown with time. There is also a growing number of hacked data featuring users’ sensitive credentials. These go on sale for big money, the UN adds.
This is shocking for users who might not be aware their data is being stolen and sold, not to mention used in scams at alarmingly high rates. There was also discussion about the app’s chatbots assisting buyers get illegal materials.
The media outlet could get the victims’ personal information such as names, addresses, numbers, and even tax data. This includes ID information and medical records through the app. To get the data, they carry out phishing scams, generate malware, or even perform data-breaching activities.
Through this app, criminals can purchase malware, embark on money laundering, and buy deepfake software easily. Bots allow all of this to happen under the app’s moderation team and all scammers need to pay is $250.
The company is already under deep water after the CEO was arrested in France for allowing unlawful activities on the app. Reports spoke about selling drugs, promoting explicit content, and even criminal behavior. Cases of crypto scams and money laundering were also common.
The CEO refuses to accept any kind of accountability for the actions and says nowhere in the world can the app’s owner be arrested for crimes that are carried out by others.
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The Drugs and Crime division of the United Nations says this platform has transformed into more than just an instant chatting app. It’s now a digital hub where crime gangs allow cybercrime to occur in full force. This means fraud schemes, deepfake software, and more are now available through the app directly.
As per the UN, the growing number of evidence has brought such claims to light as now vendors turn to the app to perform cyber crime.
The shocking reports highlighted how the figures enable crime and fraud to go up to $36.5B each year. Shockingly human trafficking is also on the rise, thanks to the app, which further assists criminals in getting targets.
Another report showed how the app’s users have been using terms linked to deepfake tech for quite some time now. This just goes to show how the demand and interest in this field have grown with time. There is also a growing number of hacked data featuring users’ sensitive credentials. These go on sale for big money, the UN adds.
This is shocking for users who might not be aware their data is being stolen and sold, not to mention used in scams at alarmingly high rates. There was also discussion about the app’s chatbots assisting buyers get illegal materials.
The media outlet could get the victims’ personal information such as names, addresses, numbers, and even tax data. This includes ID information and medical records through the app. To get the data, they carry out phishing scams, generate malware, or even perform data-breaching activities.
Through this app, criminals can purchase malware, embark on money laundering, and buy deepfake software easily. Bots allow all of this to happen under the app’s moderation team and all scammers need to pay is $250.
The company is already under deep water after the CEO was arrested in France for allowing unlawful activities on the app. Reports spoke about selling drugs, promoting explicit content, and even criminal behavior. Cases of crypto scams and money laundering were also common.
The CEO refuses to accept any kind of accountability for the actions and says nowhere in the world can the app’s owner be arrested for crimes that are carried out by others.
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