Accounts for CNN, Sony, and Paris Hilton have reportedly been compromised.
Major accounts on TikTok were taken over by hackers Tuesday, including CNN, Sony , and Paris Hilton, according to a report from Forbes. And while it doesn’t appear that the hackers have posted anything to the accounts, the method reportedly didn’t include the targets doing anything more than opening a direct message. Forbes reports the malware that allows hackers to take over TikTok accounts doesn’t require the target to actively click on a link or download any software.
The Semafor report tried to imply it was the fault of CNN’s team for growing lax with operational security, but news about other accounts getting hacked on Tuesday may suggest it wasn’t CNN’s fault at all. “Our security team was recently alerted to malicious actors targeting CNN’s TikTok account. We have been collaborating closely with CNN to restore account access and implement enhanced security measures to safeguard their account moving forward.
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