Also, the TikTok clips do not feature download links or any text that would allow the built-in safety tools that TikTok employs to automatically detect and potentially ban the malicious TikTok accounts spreading malware.

Earlier this month, a coordinated disruption action targeting the Lumma malware-as-a-service (MaaS) information stealer operation seized thousands of domains, part of its infrastructure backbone worldwide.

The Lumma infostealer has become a popular way for hackers to steal sensitive data like banking information and cryptocurrency wallets.

The modular malware is tailor-made for ransomware as it features dedicated plugins for theft, encryption, and persistence.

The reality is, every computer should have an antivirus program – even Mac owners should consider adding third-party antivirus software at this point. However, it's particularly important for Windows 11 users because they're even more likely to be targeted by malware, ransomware, phishing, spyware or other cyberattacks.