By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: TikTok challenge used to circulate information-stealing malware – NCC
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
Business

TikTok challenge used to circulate information-stealing malware – NCC

 The Invisible Challenge on the short-form video hosting service TikTok exposes devices to malware that steals information, according to a w...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief December 06, 2022
Updated December 6, 2022 at 2:40 PM
Share
TikTok challenge used to circulate information-stealing malware – NCC
SHARE

TikTok challenge used to circulate information-stealing malware – NCC
 The Invisible Challenge on the short-form video hosting service TikTok exposes devices to malware that steals information, according to a warning from the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT).

According to an NCC-CSIRT advisory, threat actors have used the Invisible Challenge, a popular TikTok challenge, to spread the WASP (or W4SP stealer) malware, which steals information.

The WASP stealer is a persistent malware host on Discord that its inventor claimed was undetectable and had a high possibility of causing severe damage.

The warning stated, "The Invisible Challenge is surrounding a supposedly naked person with a body contouring filter that is slightly transparent. Attackers are posting movies to TikTok with a link to a piece of software they claim will undo the effects of the filter.

“The WASP stealer is spread to those who click the link and try to download the programme known as "unfilter." Over a million views on suspended accounts were accumulated after the videos were first posted with a link. The "Space Unfilter" Discord server can be reached by clicking the link; it once had 32,000 users, but its developers have since deleted it. If the virus is successfully installed, it will be able to gather data from the devices it is placed on, including keystrokes, screenshots, network activity, and other information. Additionally, it might stealthily keep track of user activities and gather Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as usernames and passwords, keystrokes from emails and chat applications, websites visited, and financial activity. This malware may have the potential to secretly take screenshots, record videos, or turn on any attached camera or microphone, according to the statement.

According to the team, avoiding clicking on suspicious links, using anti-malware software on your devices, checking your app tray and removing any apps you don't remember installing or that are dormant, and adopting good password hygiene practises like using a password manager are some ways to thwart such an attack.

The NCC established the CSIRT as the telecom industry's cyber security incident centre to focus on occurrences that may have an impact on telecom users and the general public.

The Federal Government formed the Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) to lower the frequency of future computer risk incidents by planning, safeguarding, and securing Nigerian cyberspace to prevent assaults, difficulties, or related events. The CSIRT also collaborates with ngCERT.

Tags: Business

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us