That free Spotify tutorial on TikTok just stole your passwords. Here’s what to do.
June 15, 2026

Criminals are running polished fake tutorial videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels promising free Spotify Premium, Microsoft Office and Windows activation. Following the steps installs a password-stealing malware called Vidar that quietly takes every saved login, bank credential and credit card number on your device. One video got 100,000 views. Here’s exactly what it grabs and what to do right now.

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