There is a new exploit via TikTok and it has already compromised the official accounts of Paris Hilton, CNN and others. . It is distributed via direct message and requires no download, click, or any form of response other than opening a conversation. It is currently unclear how many accounts are affected.
Even weirder? Hacked accounts don’t really do anything. This was reported by a source in TikTok Forbes These affected accounts “do not appear to be posting content.” TikTok released a statement about it The Verge, says it is “is aware of a potential exploit targeting the accounts of a number of brands and celebrities.” The social media giant is “working directly with affected account holders to restore access.”
Semaphore recently reported , which forced the network to disable the account. It’s unclear if this is the same hack that continues to infect other large accounts. The news organization said it was “working with TikTok on additional security measures.”
This was reported by CNN employees Semaphore The news outlet’s digital security practices were “required,” a staffer said, adding that dozens of colleagues could log into their official TikTok account. However, another network source suggested that the breach was not the result of someone gaining access from CNN’s end. That’s all we know for now. We’ll update this post as more news comes in.
Of course, this isn’t the first major TikTok hack. Back in 2023, the company admitted to having about 700,000 accounts in Turkey. due to insecure SMS channels associated with two-factor authentication. Microsoft researchers this allowed hackers to bypass accounts with just one click. Later that year, an alleged security breach hit .
