Summary
- Researchers have discovered multiple TikTok accounts promoting free premium apps and upgrades, with each account having a similar style and videos.
- The accounts show users how to use PowerShell to allegedly obtain free access to premium services such as Spotify and Microsoft Office.
- While the suspicious TikTok accounts are being deactivated, researchers believe AI is being used to generate new ones.
- To avoid malware scams, users are advised not to follow any TikTok videos instructing them to run PowerShell commands to obtain free premium services.
- Other TikTok scams to look out for include money-saving offers, fake charities, bots, and fake products and services.
- It is advised that users research extensively before donating to charities or downloading any apps from TikTok.
By Crystal Crowder
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