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Telegram Study Reveals 24,000 Members Selling Hacking Services to Harass Women

4/8/2026

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AI Forensics researchers analyzed 2.8 million messages from 16 Italian and Spanish Telegram communities, revealing a market selling hacking and surveillance services aimed at harassing women.
The study found over 24,000 members posted 82,723 abusive files, including nonconsensual intimate images, often targeting known victims.
Silvia Semenzin of AI Forensics notes that most victims are ordinary women unaware of the exploitation.
The findings call for stricter regulation of Telegram.

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Story summary

AI Forensics researchers analyzed 2.8 million messages from 16 Italian and Spanish Telegram communities, revealing a market selling hacking and surveillance services aimed at harassing women.
The study found over 24,000 members posted 82,723 abusive files, including nonconsensual intimate images, often targeting known victims.
Silvia Semenzin of AI Forensics notes that most victims are ordinary women unaware of the exploitation.
The findings call for stricter regulation of Telegram.