Invisible Challenge: NCC warns TikTok users on information-stealing malware | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News

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Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned about potential harm of taking part in the ‘Invisible Challenge’ on short-form video hosting service, TikTok, saying it exposes devices to information-stealing malware.

An advisory by the NCC-CSIRT said threat actors have taken advantage of the viral TikTok challenge to disseminate a malware known as WASP stealer.

The advisory said: “The Invisible Challenge involves wrapping a somewhat transparent body contouring filter around a presumed naked individual. Attackers are uploading videos to TikTok with a link to software that they claim can reverse the filter’s effects. “Successful installation will allow the malware to harvest keystrokes, screenshots, network activity and other information from devices where it is installed. It may also covertly monitor user behaviour and harvest Personally Identifiable Information , including names and passwords, keystrokes from emails, chat programmes, websites visited, and financial activity.

 

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