CNN among the victims
Cyberattack on TikTok: Known accounts hacked
TikTok has fallen victim to a cyberattack targeting known accounts. The number of compromised accounts was "very small", a spokesperson said on Tuesday. TikTok had strengthened its defenses to thwart the method used by the hackers.
The platform is working with the owners of the affected accounts - including US news channel CNN - to restore access where necessary.
According to the TikTok spokesperson, the video platform was alerted to the cyber attack on the accounts of major brands and celebrities by CNN. TikTok has been working closely with the broadcaster to restore account access and implement enhanced security measures.
The video platform did not provide any specific details about the vulnerability used by the attackers. According to media reports, it could be a function in the direct messages.
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