TikTok Hack Compromises CNN Account, Targets High-Profile Users

A significant security breach on TikTok allowed hackers to take control of CNN’s account, while also targeting other high-profile users, including Paris Hilton. Although the attack succeeded in compromising CNN’s account, Paris Hilton’s account remained secure. The exact method of the hack remains unclear, but it involved the app’s direct messaging feature, ruling out phishing as the cause.

TikTok has acknowledged the attack and is collaborating with affected account owners to restore access and implement enhanced security measures. Despite the breach, TikTok’s security team claims to have taken swift action to halt the attack and prevent future incidents. The company has not disclosed the total number of affected accounts but confirmed it is working directly with those impacted.

This breach comes amid ongoing uncertainty about TikTok’s future in the US. Recently, the House and Senate passed a bill forcing the sale of TikTok to an American-owned company, which President Biden signed. TikTok is challenging this decision in court, claiming it is unconstitutional. The lawsuit has been expedited to reach a resolution before the imposed deadline. Meanwhile, US investors are considering bids for the app, albeit without access to the proprietary algorithm that contributes significantly to its success.