In this thrilling episode of Net Noir, we delve into the sinister world of cyber threats to uncover the terrifying details of the “EvilVideo” zero-day exploit on Telegram. Discovered by ESET researchers, this exploit allowed attackers to hide malicious payloads in seemingly harmless video files. Learn how this exploit worked, the key steps to take to protect your device, and the wider implications of this cyber threat.

Highlights of the video:

The discovery of “EvilVideo” in a Russian hacker forum
How the exploit disguises malware as multimedia files
The urgent timeline from discovery to Telegram's server-side fix
Practical tips to protect your Telegram app and devices
Insights into other shady services offered by the developers of the exploit
Timeline:

June 6, 2024: ESET finds exploit in hacker forum
July 5, 2024: ESET contacts Telegram again after initial silence
July 11, 2024: Telegram releases a fix for the exploit
Stay up to date:

Make sure your Telegram app is updated to version 10.14.5 or higher
Disable automatic media downloads in Telegram settings
Learn more:

Check out ESET’s list of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) on their GitHub page: [Link to IoCs]
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Sources: https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/attackers-exploit-evilvideo-telegram-zero-day-malware

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