SlowMist Yu Xian: Hacker Groups Use Stolen Telegram Accounts for Worm Propagation and Poisoning
2026-01-22 14:24
Odaily News SlowMist's Yu Xian posted on platform X stating that certain hacker groups are utilizing worm propagation engineering techniques. After gaining access to Telegram accounts, they contact the account's connections in both Chinese and English, using methods such as fake Zoom meeting software, poisoned code repositories, poisoned third-party tools, or gaming software to deliver malware to the target contacts. Following the completion of cryptocurrency theft and account hijacking, the hacker groups proceed to the next round of operations, continuously refining their worm propagation engineering tactics.
