TikTok says that it has fixed a number of vulnerabilities uncovered by cybersecurity research firm Check Point that could have enabled bad actors to manipulate users' content as well as to pilfer personal data.
According to The New York Times, one weakness would have enabled TikTokkers to send messages to other users with malicious links that, once clicked, enabled attackers to gain control of accounts -- including posting and deleting content. Another security vulnerability enabled Check Point to get personal information about users through the company’s website, including their names and birth dates. Check Point sent these findings to the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security.
TikTok learned of the flaws on Nov. 20, per the Times, and claimed to have repaired them by Dec. 15 -- long before they were made public. The company also stated that no breaches had actually occurred.
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According to The New York Times, one weakness would have enabled TikTokkers to send messages to other users with malicious links that, once clicked, enabled attackers to gain control of accounts -- including posting and deleting content. Another security vulnerability enabled Check Point to get personal information about users through the company’s website, including their names and birth dates. Check Point sent these findings to the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security.
TikTok learned of the flaws on Nov. 20, per the Times, and claimed to have repaired them by Dec. 15 -- long before they were made public. The company also stated that no breaches had actually occurred.
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- 1/8/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
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