A “very small number of accounts” were compromised, according to TikTok.
TikTok has taken steps to stop a cyber attack targeting high-profile accounts, the platform said social media it’s a statement. “Our safety equipment was recently alerted that malicious actors They targeted the ‘CNN’ account in TikTok“said Jason Grosse, a spokesperson for TikTok.
Grosse said TikTok was working with the media company to restore the account access and add “enhanced security measures.” “We are dedicated to maintaining the platform integrity and we will continue to monitor any other inauthentic activity,” Grosse added.
TikTok said the cyberattack occurred through the direct messaging of the platform. He gave no further information about the nature of the attack or the number of accounts attacked.
Grosse did say that only “a very small number of accounts were compromised.” TikTok noted that the reality star’s account Paris Hilton was attacked, but not compromised. CNN did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
