Reported 6 months ago
Hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on TikTok by sending malicious links through private messages to hijack prominent accounts. TikTok's owner, ByteDance Ltd., confirmed that intruders breached accounts of some accounts, including CNN's, but did not disclose the full list. The social media service is taking steps to mitigate the incidents and prevent future attacks amid concerns about its future in the US, facing pressure to sell due to potential data security issues.
Source: YAHOO