Experts found that bad actors are now active with Echelon Malware. They are easily tricking the device of victims with the telegram auto-download feature.
Not only good actors but also bad actors are adopting the crypto and blockchain industry to make money. As usual, the style of bad actors to make money in the crypto industry is unfair. At present cybercriminals are trying new ideas to trick a crypto user and steal the funds easily.
The latest report is coming about the Echelon Malware. This malware is a special kind of programmed engineering code, which has multiple abilities against the data and privacy of the computer/mobile users.
Cybercriminals are spreading files of Echelon Malware to crypto users through Telegram.
Warning
An attack on thematic @telegram crypto chats ongoing now. The attackers use an account named "Smokes Night" to spread Echelon malware by dropping a file into the chat room.
TLDR: Disable auto-downloading in Telegram settings right now.
— CIA Officer (@officer_cia) December 25, 2021
An attack on thematic 
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This malware is going to be a big problem for those telegram users, who are using the auto-download feature in the telegram app. Because once the file will be sent to a cybercriminal then the file will get automatically downloaded to the device. After that victims don’t need to open or close, malware will be able to access the footprint of the computer as well as have the ability to take screenshots.
Experts suggested that people needed to remain careful about this malware because it can also access details of the non-custodial crypto wallets. The name of the malware file is ” Smokes night”. And also it is recommended to disable the auto-download feature of your telegram account.
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Cybercriminals spreading Echelon Malware against crypto wallets
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