$ 500,000 worth of #cryptocurrency was stolen using #malware on a #Telegram channel. #Scammers have been operating since November 2018.
Digital #security company #Avast, a published report #hackboss out #Telegram with malware called crypto currency has announced that it was stolen. 2,833 people joined the channel of fraudsters using the name "Hack Boss" in Telegram .
🚨How did they steal cryptocurrencies?
The fraudsters who produced HackBoss software attracted Telegram users with the slogan "Best practice for hackers (Bitcoin, bank, dating applications)" . Only administrators can share on the channel, and various hacking software for cryptocurrency wallet, bank account, social media applications are shared.
When users download and install shared software, they encounter an application with a simple interface. But the shared software includes HackBoss software that steals cryptocurrency. Even if users close the application, it continues to run in the background.
When the buyer wallet address is entered into the application, HackBoss steps in and changes the receiver address. Thus, the money sent falls into the hands of fraudsters.
🚨Which crypto coins were stolen?
Avast stated that more than 100 wallet addresses have been compromised and the funds came from the HackBoss software as well as from selling fake apps. Cryptocurrencies seized by fraudsters:
8.43 #BTC
6,89 #ETH
1.1 #LTC
2.299 #DOGE
The approximate value of the stolen coins is at the level of $ 530,000 at the time of writing.
Avast has shown the distribution of HackBoss software victims on the world map since November 2018.