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TikTok vulnerability could have let hackers access users’ videos – #tiktok #vulnerability #hackers #video #RoadmapforSuccess
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Cybersecurity research firm Check Point Research says it found “multiple vulnerabilities” within video sharing app TikTok that demonstrated its insecurity as scrutiny for the Chinese-owned company continues to grow.
Check Point found that it was possible to spoof text messages to make them appear to come from TikTok. Once a user clicked the fake link, a hacker would have been able to access parts of their TikTok account, including uploading and deleting videos and changing settings on existing videos from public to private.
Check Point also found that TikTok’s infrastructure would have allowed a hacker to redirect a hacked user to a malicious website that looked like TikTok’s homepage. This could have been combined with cross-site…
About The Author
Adam E. Williams
Account Manager with 20 years experience in Information Technology, Logistics, and Games Industries. Client-centric professional compelled to achieve greater win-win successes through focused solution sales. Striving to attain broader knowledge for greater achievements through continuous learning. Enthusiastic about providing proven customer service, sales, and communication to foster strong business relationships for mutual growth and benefit. I would love to share how my Sales, Business Development, Operations and Account Management experience and education can be a key asset to the success of your team or project.
I have enjoyed a varied career over that time, which has given me a unique perspective and insight into business. More so, as an entrepreneur in the past, I have learned some powerful lessons on what to do to succeed as well as what not to do.
I am a proven producer with a track record of increasing success and I have found that my success comes from continuous learning with a focus on the Pillars of Integrity, Creativity, and Perseverance. Let me bring that to bear for you in your project or team!