TikTok Famous Profiles Reportedly Hacked via DMs
Hackers took control of main TikTok accounts, like CNN and Sony, without even needing the users to click on links or download any software. The method was simple: just open a direct message.
Potential exploit targeted brand and celebrity accounts, but TikTok’s security team took action to stop the attack. They are now working with affected account owners to restore access.
TikTok has been in the spotlight this year due to security concerns and legislative actions. A new law may require ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest from the app or leave the US. Despite its popularity among American adults, TikTok still trails behind YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram in usage.
