TikTok has confirmed that it has acknowledged a security issue that led to high-profile accounts being compromised via a zero-click attack. According to reports from Semafor and Forbes, malware spread via direct messages led to the takeover of brand and celebrity accounts without users having to click.

TikTok spokesperson Alex Haurek said: “Our security team is aware of a potential exploit targeting multiple brand and celebrity accounts. We have taken measures to stop this attack and prevent it from happening in the future. “If necessary, we are working directly with affected account holders to restore access.”

TikTok's Chinese origins have led to concerns that the app could be used to collect sensitive information about American users, prompting a law to ban the app unless it leaves ByteDance. TikTok filed a lawsuit challenging this law, stating that the ban was an “extraordinary interference with free expression rights.” Many countries such as India, Nepal, Senegal, Somalia and Kyrgyzstan have imposed similar bans on TikTok. Countries such as the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have banned the use of the application on government devices.

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