Scammers use bots on Telegram to steal cryptocurrency: malware via "OfficiaISafeguardBot" steals keys from crypto wallets. The number of attacks is growing! 🚨

Scammers have started using fake bots on Telegram to steal cryptocurrency, reports Scam Sniffer. Users are lured into groups through fake crypto-influencer accounts, where they are offered to verify their identity using the "OfficiaISafeguardBot" bot. This bot launches malware that steals private keys from crypto wallets. The number of such attacks and fake accounts on social media is rapidly increasing. Experts warn of a possible rise in attacks in December due to users' holiday activity.