Russian spies using crypto and Telegram to incite chaos across Europe
Russian spies are using Telegram and crypto to entice teenagers and young adults across Europe to carry out acts of sabotage and violence. That’s according to a study released by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and shared with the i Paper . The study revealed that Russian actors are targeting teenagers and young adults via a network of Telegram groups called “com networks” in which participants compete for clout by uploading harmful content. I Paper discovered two clips shared in these groups took place in the UK. In one instance, someone filmed themselves smashing a car that belonged to a care worker. Russia says Ukraine is using Telegram dating bot for terrorism Read more: Russia offered crypto to firebomb Sir Keir Starmer’s home, report Another showed what appears to be the same person throwing a brick through the window of a house. One week after these incidents, Ukrainian police arrested two young boys, aged 11 and 15, wh...