Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Hackers are using fake TikTok shops to trick users and spread malware, warns cybersecurity firm CMT360. These fraudulent shops mimic real e-commerce profiles and use AI-generated content to look authentic.

The fake shops lure buyers with huge discounts. When users click links, they are taken to phishing sites disguised as real stores. These sites often lead to fake payment pages asking for money for products that don't exist.

CMT360 traced over 10,000 fraudulent URLs linked to TikTok Wholesale and Mall pages. Many target younger users, tricking them into sending money to fake wallets or paying for non-existent items.

Some fake shops even act as affiliate services, spreading malicious apps. One malware called SparkK...