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Top Dark Web Telegram Groups & Channels (2026)

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Telegram has become a significant platform for cybercriminal activity, with its features attracting threat actors. Key categories of dark Telegram channels include credential dumps, financial fraud, hacktivism, and ransomware announcements. Effective monitoring requires automated tools and context-aware analysis, avoiding manual approaches for scalability. Legal considerations vary, but organizations can generally monitor these channels without engaging in illicit activities. The landscape has shifted due to AI moderation on Telegram, prompting criminals to migrate to other platforms, making comprehensive monitoring essential.

https://www.dexpose.io/dark-web-telegram-groups-channels/

2026-01-14: The Day the Telnet Died

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On January 14, 2026, global telnet traffic dropped 59% abruptly due to potential port 23 filtering by U.S. internet providers, coinciding with the discovery of CVE-2026-24061, a critical telnet vulnerability. Eighteen ASNs lost all telnet sessions, and five countries dropped from data completely. The post suggests the drop was a response to an exploitable vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of patching or disabling GNU Inetutils telnetd. The sustained reduction in telnet traffic indicates a shift away from insecure protocols among ISPs.

https://www.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2026-02-10-telnet-falls-silent/

Major Cybersecurity Vendors’ Credentials Found on Dark Web

Thousands of credentials from major cybersecurity vendors were found on the dark web, as reported by Cyble. Credentials from at least 14 security providers were leaked and sold for as low as $10, impacting both internal accounts and customer access. Notable vendors affected include McAfee, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks, with significant credential exposures. The breaches likely resulted from compromised internal systems, highlighting the need for dark web monitoring to prevent larger cyberattacks.

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybersecurity-vendors-credentials/

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