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Scam alert: Beware this dangerous TikTok copycat app

Posted on April 18, 2023

You’re probably aware of the controversy surrounding the popular Chinese TikTok video sharing app.

It’s still too early to know what TikTok’s ultimate fate will be in the U.S. and other countries, but there’s a fraudulent TikTok knockoff app that’s being touted as a replacement app should TikTok eventually be banned where you reside.

The malicious app is called “TikTok Pro” and its download link is being spread via both WhatsApp messages and regular SMS text messages.

Although the malicious messages can vary, most recipients are seeing this version: [Read more…]

Scam alert: Fake ‘Update Chrome’ notices are spreading malware

Posted on April 13, 2023

Our friends over at Bleeping Computer have alerted their readers to a very dangerous Chrome Update related scam that’s making the rounds right now.

I won’t go into the details here because Bleeping Computer explains how the scam works much better than I ever could.

I recommend that you click over there and read it if you’re interested in the details.

If not, just remember this: Never attempt to update Chrome or any other browser via a third-party website. Always install any pending browser updates manually using the update tool that’s actually built into the browser. [Read more…]