Cybercriminals are using TikTok and Instagram Reels videos to spread Vidar, an infostealer malware, through fake downloads for popular paid software, according to ReversingLabs. The researchers uncovered two campaigns behind the activity, each using a different approach to draw in viewers before sending them to external download sites. One campaign centered on fake software installation…
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Scammers Use TikTok and Instagram Reels to Spread Vidar Infostealer
ReversingLabs reveals how hackers exploit social media engagement metrics to deliver Vidar infostealer malware to thousands of unsuspecting users.
Global Security News
Fake Software Tutorials on TikTok Spread Vidar Stealer
Threat actors push fake free-software tutorials on TikTok and Instagram to spread Vidar stealer
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Vidar Infostealer Spreads via Fake CAPTCHAs, Hides in JPEG and TXT Files
New version of Vidar infostealer spreads via fake CAPTCHAs, hides in JPEG and TXT files, uses fileless attacks and steals browser, crypto wallet data.
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Vidar Stealer 2.0 Exploits GitHub, Reddit to Deliver Malware via Fake Game Cheats
The Vidar 2.0 infostealers is deployed through fake free game cheats on GitHub and Reddit
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New Vidar 2.0 Infostealer Spreads via Fake Game Cheats on GitHub, Reddit
The new infostealer campaign spreads Vidar 2.0 via fake game cheats on GitHub and Reddit, stealing crypto, login tokens, and files while targeting young gamers ignoring security warnings