Here’s Why Cybercriminals are Shifting Their Base from Tor to Telegram

 

Cybercrime is a rapidly evolving field. Threat actors, ransomware gangs, malware authors, and others are quickly leaving the “traditional” dark web (Tor sites) and relocating to shady Telegram channels that are dedicated to crimes.

This article will look at the reasons threat actors are abandoning Tor and offer comprehensive advice on how to monitor Telegram conversations effectively. 

Why are threat actors switching to Telegram from Tor? 

The majority of cybercrime activity today takes place on contemporary social media platforms and outside of the conventional dark web.

Numerous factors, including the monetization of cybercrime, increased law enforcement inspection of Tor sites, and the general slowness of Tor, contributed to the change. We will discuss each in turn.


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