Tech.Yahoo Fake TikTok Shops Drive Surge in Phishing Attacks
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- •A single fake TikTok Shop domain accounted for 19% of global phishing blocks.
- •Phishing blocks surged by 638% from May to September 2026.
- •Phishing exposure increased significantly across Europe and the US, especially in France.
Data from Surfshark indicates that a single suspected fake TikTok Shop domain was responsible for 19% of global phishing blocks between May and September 2026, totaling 320,007 blocks. The domain's activity surged by 638% during this period, with monthly blocks increasing from 16,995 in May to 125,413 in September. In the first 20 days of October, it triggered an additional 96,711 blocks. Phishing exposure has notably risen in Europe and the US, with France experiencing the highest increase. Surfshark warns that this trend is likely to escalate as the holiday shopping season approaches, urging users to verify the authenticity of online stores and avoid suspicious links.
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