"Zero-Day Hack Hits High-Profile TikTok Accounts, Including CNN"
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TikTok is addressing a cyberattack targeting high-profile users via direct messages, with measures in place to stop the attack and restore affected accounts. The attack, described as a "potential exploit," has compromised at least two accounts, including CNN's. This incident heightens concerns over cybersecurity, especially with the upcoming presidential election, and adds to ongoing privacy issues surrounding TikTok in the US.
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