The Bottom Line Upfront
TikTok is grappling with a new wave of cyber attacks using zero-click vulnerabilities to compromise celebrity and brand accounts.
The Breakdown
- Among those affected are CNN and Paris Hilton, raising significant concerns about the platform's security measures as hackers exploit direct messages.
- These incidents spotlight pervasive cybersecurity risks on widely-used platforms, jeopardizing user privacy and institutional trust in social media applications.
- Despite previous incidents indicating weak security frameworks, this ongoing issue intensifies scrutiny over TikTok’s ability to safeguard data.
