Cybercriminals are using AI-generated videos on TikTok to trick viewers into activating malware that steals sensitive information. The hackers create tutorials for unlocking pirated software and prompt users to run malicious PowerShell commands. Some of these videos have attracted nearly half a million views. The malware strains Vidar and StealC are then downloaded to access user data.

International authorities dismantle AVCheck in cybercrime operation
International law enforcement has taken down AVCheck, a major platform that enabled cybercriminals to test if their malware could evade antivirus software detection. Investigators have