Zero-Day TikTok Hack Compromises High-Profile Accounts via DMs

Hackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability to plant malicious code in high-profile TikTok accounts, including those of Paris Hilton and CNN. The malware is spread via TikTok's direct messaging function, forcing CNN to temporarily shut down its account. The breach has raised concerns about TikTok's cybersecurity measures, especially with the upcoming presidential election. This incident follows previous vulnerabilities in TikTok's security, and ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, faces pressure to divest its US operations due to data privacy concerns.