Throw Back Thursday - Hackers Weaponized TikTok Challenge
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In this lost episode from December 4, 2022, Ryan and Shannon how hackers are using the trending TikTok invisible challenge to spread malware. Threat actors are tricking users into downloading malware by capitalizing on the invisible challenge, where users apply a filter that leaves behind a silhouette of their body. The malware is hidden inside Python packages and steals data from users. Hackers are using Discord servers and GitHub repositories to host the malware. This highlights the dangers of social media and the need for users to be cautious about downloading third-party apps and sharing personal information. Article: Hackers Using Trending TikTok 'Invisible Challenge' to Spread Malware https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/hackers-using-trending-invisible.html Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Daniel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-acevedo-3a8b641b/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:24 Hackers Exploit TikTok's Invisible Challenge 03:41 The Role of Discord Servers and GitHub Repositories 12:51 Conclusion and Call to Action #cybersecurity #tiktok #malware
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