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Home » TikTok Denies Hackers Got User Data And Code.

TikTok Denies Hackers Got User Data And Code.

September 6, 2022 by Elen Page Leave a Comment

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“Against The West” claimed to have uncovered security holes in TikTok and WeChat on a hacking forum recently. However, TikTok denies claims that hackers leaked source code and user data.

Against The West published screenshots of a TikTok and WeChat database. Therefore; The hackers say the 790 GB database contains more than 2 billion user records; platform information; programmed code; and tokens.

On the other hand, Our security team analyzed and found that the code is unconnected to TikTok’s backend source code, which was never integrated with WeChat data.

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Moreover; TikTok doesn’t like the accusations. All of the hacker group’s assertions are incorrect; the corporation stated. Therefore, A firm spokeswoman denied the claim. Additionally, TikTok said the forum source code is unrelated to its platform.
According to the article, HaveIBeenPwned inventor Troy Hunt tweeted that the hackers’ TikTok data is legitimate. The database isn’t sensitive. Hunt says some publicly available material is “garbage”

The hacker’s database contains some internal platform information; says the security expert. However, If genuine; this information shows a TikTok security violation.

Contents

  • 1 Investigating TikTok
  • 2 TikTok users should secure their accounts.
    • 2.1 Related

Investigating TikTok

Chinese-language TikTok and WeChat are also often investigated. A FCC commissioner requested Apple and Google to delete TikTok this year. FCC stated the social network is a “sophisticated surveillance mechanism” for Chinese authorities.

TikTok changed how it maintains US-based user data to avoid a ban.

TikTok users should secure their accounts.

As allegations of a TikTok breach spread; cybersecurity experts urge users to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication.

Because, Such procedures may protect a user’s account and sensitive information. Whether; this purported attack happened may become obvious over time; but for now; however; TikTok says there’s “no proof of a security compromise.”

 

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