Cybercriminals on TikTok used videos to trick users into downloading malware, according to researchers from Trend Micro, a ...

Also, the TikTok clips do not feature download links or any text that would allow the built-in safety tools that TikTok ...

If you love scrolling TikTok, watch out for these scams that could infect your device with malware. Scammers often promote tools that help people remove filters or blurred/blacked-out sections ...

Scam links are becoming increasingly harder to avoid but there are still a few telltale signs to help you spot them.

SINGAPORE – Android users who come across Facebook or TikTok advertisements for goods ... sent through WhatsApp. The malware would allow scammers to remotely access the victims’ devices ...

but also for identity theft and all manner of scams. On social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the reach of deepfakes, along with their potential for harm, can be especially staggering.

These scams, often involving fake tax refunds or threats of legal action, may also contain malware or malicious ... particularly platforms like TikTok, where scammers encourage people to misuse ...