New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly uncovered a large-scale campaign in which cybercriminals are using TikTok Shops to distribute malware and defraud users, particularly younger customers.

According to TechRadar, security analysts at CTM360 found that the perpetrators impersonate legitimate e-commerce sellers, often employing AI-generated content to bolster their credibility. The scam is not confined to TikTok, similar fraudulent storefronts have been detected on Facebook, where enticing advertisements offering steep discounts are used to lure victims, noted the publication.

The aim is reportedly twofold: to steal cryptocurrency payments and to compromise personal information through malicious software. Inves...