AI-generated TikTok videos used to distribute infostealer malware

A new malware campaign has been observed using TikTok’s viral nature and vast user base to spread information-stealing malware such as Vidar and StealC.

According to a new advisory by Trend Micro, this latest social engineering effort marks a shift from traditional malicious tactics, exploiting the platform’s reach and user trust to spread harmful software via seemingly innocuous video content.

Unlike previous campaigns that depended on malicious websites and JavaScript injections, this attack operates entirely within TikTok.

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