Tag: TikTok
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If Russia Invades Ukraine, TikTok Will See It Up Close
As troops amass on Ukraine’s border, civilians capture it all on camera. Online sleuths are now unpacking the …
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Stolen TikTok Videos, Bent on Fraud, Invade YouTube Shorts
Scammers are taking full advantage of the launch of Google’s new TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, which has turned out to be an awesome …
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After four bans, TikTok finally passes the Pakistan challenge
Pakistan has allowed TikTok to resume operations on its soil. The nation has banned the made-in-China social network four times on grounds …
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Phishers target TikTok influencers with verification promises and copyright threats
Influencers on TikTok are feeling the pinch of scams and phishing thanks to targeted campaigns hungry for fresh logins. The phishing …
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TikTok phishing threatens to delete influencers’ accounts
Researchers have observed a new phishing campaign primarily targeting high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand …
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Phishing Scam Aims to Hijack TikTok ‘Influencer’ Accounts
A recently discovered phishing scam tried to takeover more than 125 high-profile user accounts on TikTok. Researchers said the campaign …
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The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends
Unlike other social apps, TikTok didn’t become a global success by connecting people with their friends and family. Its stated mission is …
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Smashing Security podcast #249: Devious licks, Netflix, and sensitive hackers
Ransomware attackers have got hurt feelings, what does Netflix know about you, and why are schoolkids stealing lavatory seats? All this and …
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Data Scrapers Expose 2.6 Million Instagram and TikTok Users
Security researchers have discovered over two million social media user profiles scraped from the internet after they were unwittingly …
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TikTok Serves Up Fresh Gamer Targets via Fake Among Us, Steam Offerings
TikTok has made people do all sorts of wild things — eat frozen honey, work on their choreography and even fall for malicious …
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“Free Steam game” scams on TikTok are Among Us
TikTok has long since evolved beyond being thought of as “just” dance clips, also becoming a home for educational and informative …
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