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Fake software activation videos on TikTok spread Vidar, StealC

  • Cybercriminals are using AI-generated TikTok videos to spread Vidar and StealC malware in ClickFix attacks.
  • The videos trick users into executing PowerShell commands disguised as software activation steps, reaching over 500,000 views.
  • Malware-laden TikTok videos provide step-by-step instructions to download Vidar or StealC malware, connecting to command-and-control servers after infection.
  • Traditional security controls focusing on malicious code detection are less effective against social media-based malware distribution, highlighting the need for a more holistic defense approach.

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