Weekly Tip! TikTok Filter Scams
The social media app TikTok is popular for its creative audio and
visual filters. TikTok adds and removes filters frequently, so some
users may look for ways to access filters that haven't been added. Now,
cybercriminals are taking advantage of the demand for new filters to
manipulate you into downloading malware.
In a recent scam, cybercriminals share malicious links across TikTok and other platforms. They claim that these links will download filters that haven't been added to the app. If you click the link and download the file, it may contain the filter you’re expecting. However, it may also contain malware that cybercriminals can use to monitor your device and steal your sensitive information, such as your login credentials.
Follow the tips below to stay safe from similar scams:
In a recent scam, cybercriminals share malicious links across TikTok and other platforms. They claim that these links will download filters that haven't been added to the app. If you click the link and download the file, it may contain the filter you’re expecting. However, it may also contain malware that cybercriminals can use to monitor your device and steal your sensitive information, such as your login credentials.
Follow the tips below to stay safe from similar scams:
- Always
think before you click. This type of cyberattack is designed to trigger
you to click impulsively by offering exclusive content.
- Never
download files from an unverified source. Files that install and run as
expected could still contain malware without you knowing.
- Enable
multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your accounts when it is
available. MFA adds a layer of security by requiring that you provide
additional verification to log in to your account.
The KnowBe4 Security Team
KnowBe4.com
KnowBe4.com
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