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REPORT 12 min read · published 2026-04-18

State of Telegram cybercrime 2026

A 70-page field report on how underground markets shifted to encrypted channels —combo lists, brokered access, fraud-as-a-service, and the new shape of ransomware affiliate recruitment. Includes IOCs, channel taxonomies, and 2026–2027 forecasts.

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REPORT
State of Telegram cybercrime 2026
How underground markets shifted to encrypted channels, and what defenders should track next quarter.
12 min readThreat Intel
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DEEP DIVE
Inside the stealer log economy
From RedLine to Lumma —how harvested credentials are packaged, traded, and weaponized within hours.
9 min readResearch
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PLAYBOOK
Identity exposure playbook for SOC teams
A step-by-step framework for triaging exposed credentials, mapping blast radius, and closing the loop fast.
6 min readOperations
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