Report: Telegram’s New Battleground for Cybercriminals Amid Russia-Ukraine War

Telegram messenger has become increasingly crucial in the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine, since it is widely used by both hackers and cybercriminals. 

According to a survey by cybersecurity firm Check Point, the number of Telegram groups has surged sixfold since February 24, and some of them, dedicated to certain issues, have grown in size, with over 250,000 members in some cases.

The following three categories are the most popular ones that have exploded in popularity as a direct result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: 

• Various “news feeds” that claim to provide credible reports from Ukraine 

• Volunteering hackers that engage in DDoS and other types of assaults against Russian organisations 

• Fundraising groups that collect cryptocurrency donations reportedly for Ukrainian support 

The “IT Army of Ukraine,” which presently has 270,000 members, stands out among those who lead the anti-Russia cyber-warfare activities. Ukraine’s IT Army was formed by cyber-specialists in the country, and the results of its operations were evident rapidly. 

Apart from launching DDoS attacks against important Russian websites, the group also publishes the personal information of Russian decision-makers and other key players in the conflict. The majority of Telegram groups that claim to be “dona

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