TikTok is known for viral dance trends and life hacks—but recently, it's also become a breeding ground for AI-generated scams that are anything but entertaining. In 2025, attackers are leveraging artificial intelligence to craft hyper-realistic tutorial videos that trick users into downloading malware—often without knowing it.
From cracked software “guides” to free tool installations, these malicious TikTok campaigns are silently spreading stealthy infostealers like Vidar and StealC, putting millions at risk.
These aren’t obvious scams with broken grammar or shady pop-ups. Instead, they appear polished, friendly, and helpful. That’s what makes them dangerous.
These videos can look just like any other trending how-to. In fact, some have reached nearly half a million views.
Once the malware is on your device, it begins operating like a digital pickpocket.
Two of the most common threats used in these campaigns are Vidar and StealC—both known for their stealth and speed in exfiltrating data.
You might wonder: “Wouldn’t I notice something suspicious?” Unfortunately, the answer is often no.
Combine this with growing curiosity for free tools, and it becomes easy to see how even cybersecurity-aware users can fall victim.
The moment you follow the tutorial’s steps, a hidden script kicks off in the background:
You may not notice until days later—if at all—when your credentials are already in the wrong hands.
Fighting back against AI-driven scams doesn’t require paranoia—just smart cyber hygiene.
If something feels too good to be true—like premium tools for free—it probably is.
Artificial Intelligence has incredible power to educate and enable—but it’s also being used to scale cyber deception like never before. These fake tutorials aren’t harmless experiments—they’re precision-engineered traps.
Staying ahead of these threats means staying informed, verifying sources, and implementing strong endpoint protection before trust turns into compromise.
At Peris.ai, we monitor emerging threats like AI-generated malware tutorials, helping organizations detect and stop stealthy attacks before damage is done. Our solutions combine real-time threat intelligence, endpoint defense, and automated response to reduce your exposure—even when threats go viral.
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