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TikTok Tackles Celebrity Hack: Zero-Click Attack Drama Unfolds
TikTok fixes vulnerability that led to a zero-click cyberattack on high-profile accounts like CNN and Paris Hilton. While the social media giant remains tight-lipped about specifics, they assure users that such hacks are rare and not a major concern for the average user.
Hot Take:
Well, TikTok, it seems like dancing videos and lip-sync battles aren’t the only things making headlines. Here’s a pro tip: next time, maybe focus less on viral challenges and more on your cybersecurity challenges!
Key Points:
- TikTok fixed a vulnerability that allowed a cyberattack on high-profile accounts.
- The attack targeted accounts like CNN and Paris Hilton.
- Hackers sent malicious messages that took over accounts without needing a click.
- The motive and identity of the hackers remain unknown.
- Previous TikTok hacks include a 2022 flaw discovered by Microsoft and a major breach in Turkey.
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