Telegram app hosts 'underground markets' for Southeast Asian crime gangs, UN says
undefined 8, 2024
Criminal networks in Southeast Asia are heavily using Telegram for illicit activities, including trading hacked data and cybercrime tools like deepfake software and malware, the UN said. Telegram's lack of moderation has made it a hub for underground markets. The industry, mostly run by Chinese syndicates, generates up to $36.5 billion annually. The UN report highlights the growing use of AI and malware in criminal operations. Telegram's boss, Pavel Durov, faces charges in France for enabling these activities.
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