TikTok challenge circulating information-stealing malware, NCC warns Nigerians

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The WASP stealer, which is high in probability with critical damage potential, is a persistent malware hosted its developer claims are undetectable.

“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,” it said.

“Those who click on the link and attempt to download the software, known as “unfiltered,” are infected with the WASP stealer. Suspended accounts had amassed over a million views after initially posting the videos with a link,” the commission said. The NCC said some ways to prevent such attacks are avoiding clicking on suspicious links and using anti-malware software on your devices.

Also, checking the app tray and removing any apps that a user does not remember installing or that are dormant and embracing healthy password hygiene practices such as using a password manager will help.to focus on incidents in the telecom sector and as they may affect telecom consumers and citizens at large.

 

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