Ukrainians explained how not to become a victim of hacking in Telegram.

More than 70% of calls to the digital security hotline Nadiyno.org are related to cases of fraud in Telegram.

According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the main targets of fraudsters are:

• Financial gain: perpetrators may contact your contacts requesting urgent money transfers or blackmail you if they find sensitive information.
• Compromising contacts: a stolen account is used to spread phishing links or malware among your acquaintances.
• Access to confidential information: passwords, bank details, personal documents, or corporate data can be stolen and used for further attacks.

'Analysis of incidents shows that the main way of compromising accounts in Telegram is phishing attacks. Fraudsters use social engineering methods and technical tricks to deceive users. Additionally, they use OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) to gather information about potential victims and create personalized attacks,' the Ministry of Digital Transformation reported.

The agency emphasized that one of the dangerous methods of account theft is intercepting SMS codes. This technique is complex, but it can be employed against journalists, activists, politicians, and other public figures.

Another risk is malware. So-called alternative Telegram clients, which promise extra features, may contain viruses that give fraudsters access not only to the account but also to the entire device.

How to protect your account:

• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional protection.
• Do not click on suspicious links and do not download third-party applications.
• Regularly check active sessions in Telegram settings and log out of unknown devices.
• Avoid using SMS for authorization, preferring passwords and two-factor authentication.

Fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to attack, so it is important to be cautious and adhere to digital security rules.