Sino cybercriminals are exploiting the Magic Cat platform and Telegram to execute sophisticated fraud schemes targeting victims in the United States.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated May 28
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What happened
Sino cybercriminals are exploiting the Magic Cat platform and Telegram to execute sophisticated fraud schemes targeting victims in the United States.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Sino
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Telegram
instant messaging service
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Magic Cat
Chinese phishing-as-a-service platform
Nothing else this week.
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