TikTok says hackers targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN
- Reality TV star Paris Hilton was among those targeted in the cyberattack, but her account was not compromised, an insider says
- TikTok says it is working with CNN to restore account access and taking steps to prevent future incidents
Short video app TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyberattack targeting several well-known brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday.
“We have been collaborating closely with CNN to restore account access and implement enhanced security measures to safeguard their account moving forward,” the spokesperson said.
Hackers had launched the cyberattack by sending a malicious link through private messages to hijack prominent accounts.
The social media service owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance said it is taking steps to mitigate the incident and stop it from happening again.
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TikTok said that the number of accounts compromised is “very small” and it is working with affected account owners to restore access if needed.
